Luke Humphries produced one of the greatest comebacks of his career on Sunday night, overturning a three-set deficit to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-4 and reclaim the World Grand Prix title in Leicester.
The result looked almost impossible early on. Price stormed into a 3-0 lead and appeared to be completely in control, but Humphries refused to panic. The former champion slowly dragged himself back into the contest before completing a remarkable turnaround at the Mattioli Arena.
Price Starts Like a Man Possessed
Price’s opening set was extraordinary.
The Welshman produced an astonishing three-dart average of 132.62 in the first set, winning all three legs in just over three minutes. In a tournament where players must begin every leg with a double, that level of scoring was particularly impressive.
Humphries simply could not match it.
The Englishman averaged only 72.18 in the opening set, but importantly, he had not necessarily played badly. Price was producing darts of an exceptional standard, and Humphries was being punished for every small opening.
Price then continued his momentum into the second set, winning six of the opening seven legs to establish a commanding position.
When he took the third set as well, Humphries was staring at a 3-0 deficit.
Humphries Refuses to Collapse
This is where the match changed.
Price was one set away from moving 4-0 ahead, but Humphries produced a massive 105 checkout on double 16 to prevent the Welshman from extending his advantage.
That finish proved to be a huge turning point.
Suddenly, Humphries had something to build on. Rather than trying to match Price’s explosive start, he settled into the match and began playing the controlled, composed darts that have made him one of the best players in the world.
The momentum gradually shifted.
Humphries won the fourth set and then continued to apply pressure, eventually moving ahead 4-3.
For Price, the final had suddenly become a completely different contest.
Price Fights Back, But Humphries Takes Control
To his credit, Price didn’t disappear.
The 2020 World Grand Prix champion responded by taking the eighth set and making it 4-4. With the match level again, the pressure was enormous.
But the crucial moments began to go Humphries’ way.
Price missed opportunities that could have given him a 5-4 lead, and Humphries immediately punished him. That was the difference between the two players during the decisive stages: Humphries kept his composure when the opportunity arrived.
After falling three sets behind, he had completed the turnaround and was suddenly one set away from another major title.
He took the tenth set to seal a 6-4 victory.
A Second World Grand Prix Crown
The victory gives Humphries his second World Grand Prix title, following his triumph over Price in the 2023 final.
It also ends a remarkable run of finals for the Englishman. Humphries became the first player to reach four consecutive World Grand Prix finals, having also finished runner-up to Mike De Decker in 2024 and Luke Littler in 2025.
This time, there was no disappointment.
Humphries walks away with the £150,000 winner’s prize and another major trophy to add to his already impressive collection.
More importantly, the manner of the victory could prove just as significant as the title itself.
Coming back from 3-0 down against a player of Price’s quality requires enormous mental strength. Humphries didn’t panic, didn’t try to force the comeback and didn’t allow Price’s incredible opening level to destroy his confidence.
He simply stayed in the match.
Heartbreak for Price
For Price, this will be a painful defeat.
The Welshman had looked destined to win after producing arguably the most explosive opening to a World Grand Prix final imaginable. He had the crowd behind him and appeared to have Humphries completely under pressure.
But failing to close the match when he had the advantage will hurt.
Price was chasing his second World Grand Prix crown after winning the tournament in 2020, while he was also attempting to end a major-title drought that has continued since his 2022 World Series of Darts Finals triumph.
Instead, he leaves Leicester wondering what might have been.
Another Statement From Humphries
This was more than another trophy for Humphries.
The 31-year-old had already shown remarkable consistency by reaching four straight World Grand Prix finals. Now he has finally turned that consistency back into silverware.
And the comeback makes this victory even more memorable.
Price looked unstoppable for three sets. Humphries looked beaten. Yet somehow, the Englishman found another level when the match threatened to disappear from his grasp.
That is what separates champions from everyone else.
Humphries has now reclaimed the World Grand Prix crown, and after one of the most dramatic finals of the year, he has reminded the darts world that writing him off is a very dangerous thing to do.