In a stunning turn of events at the Players Championship Finals, defending champion Luke Humphries has been eliminated in a major upset.
Humphries Throws Away Commanding Lead
The world number two and former World Champion seemed to be in complete control of his match against Gian Van Veen, racing into a 3-0 lead. However, in a dramatic collapse, Humphries was unable to maintain his momentum.
Van Veen staged a remarkable comeback, steadily reeling in the favourite to level the contest. The match went down to the wire, culminating in a nail-biting final leg that saw the Dutch underdog seal a famous 6-5 victory on Thursday, 21 November 2025.
Aftermath of a Major Shock
This result sends shockwaves through the world of professional darts. The exit of the tournament's top seed and defending champion in the early rounds represents one of the biggest surprises of the darts season so far.
For Gian Van Veen, this victory marks a significant career milestone, defeating one of the sport's elite players on a major stage. For Humphries, it is a devastating early exit from a tournament he was expected to challenge for.
