World Grand Prix Semifinals Set
Price, Wade, and Aspinall Reach World Grand Prix Semi-Finals After Shock Exits
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James Wade said he had “bashed up” Gian van Veen, and the match lasted little more than 20 minutes. Sky Sports pundit John Part praised Wade’s approach, saying, “James is not just looking like a great dart thrower to me, he's looking like a winner.”
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Humphries and Zonneveld both averaged 85.91, but Humphries’ doubling made the difference. Humphries said he felt he had been “the second-best player for the first two sets” and hoped to play better in the semi-final.
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Ryan Joyce had already eliminated Danny Noppert the night before his quarter-final, following his earlier upset of Michael van Gerwen.
Gerwyn Price, James Wade, and Nathan Aspinall advanced to the World Grand Prix semi-finals after dominant quarter-final performances on Wednesday. Sky Sports reported that Aspinall produced a remarkable 105.15 average—the fourth-highest in tournament history and a quarter-final record—to defeat Ryan Joyce. Price beat Jonny Clayton in an all-Welsh clash after Clayton missed three match darts, while Wade dominated Gian van Veen in under 20 minutes, dropping just one leg.
Luke Humphries also advanced with a 3-0 win over Niels Zonneveld despite admitting he was "the second-best player for the first two sets." Live Darts noted that both players averaged 85.91, but Humphries' superior doubling proved decisive. The shock early exits of Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen opened the door for these four competitors to reach the final stages.
Wade Dismantles Van Veen in Dominant Display
James Wade cruised past Gian van Veen in a lopsided quarter-final that lasted just over 20 minutes. Sky Sports quoted Wade saying he had "bashed up" his opponent, and Sky Sports pundit John Part echoed that assessment: "James is not just looking like a great dart thrower to me, he's looking like a winner." Wade dropped only one leg across the entire match, signaling he has hit peak form at exactly the right moment.
Aspinall Sets Tournament Record With 105.15 Average
Nathan Aspinall delivered one of the tournament's standout performances to beat Ryan Joyce in the quarter-finals. According to Sky Sports, Aspinall averaged 105.15—the fourth-highest average in World Grand Prix history and a new quarter-final record. Joyce had already upset Michael van Gerwen earlier in the tournament and knocked out Danny Noppert the night before facing Aspinall, but couldn't maintain his momentum against Aspinall's precision and consistency.
Price Edges Past Clayton in All-Welsh Quarter-Final
Gerwyn Price defeated fellow Welsh player Jonny Clayton in an all-Welsh quarter-final clash that hinged on one critical moment. Clayton missed three match darts during the bout, giving Price the opening he needed to seal the win. Price showed composure when it mattered most, bouncing back after those near-misses by his opponent to keep his World Grand Prix campaign alive.
Humphries Advances Despite Unconvincing Performance
Luke Humphries beat Niels Zonneveld 3-0 in a match where both players posted identical averages of 85.91. Humphries acknowledged he hadn't played his best darts, telling reporters he felt like "the second-best player for the first two sets." Despite the sluggish start, Humphries' superior checkout accuracy made the difference. He said he hoped to play with more conviction during his semi-final appearance, signaling he knows he'll face much tougher opposition ahead.
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