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Humphries Dominates, But Respects Lim's Legacy
23 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Luke Humphries secured a swift 3-0 victory over veteran Paul Lim.
- Ricky Evans advanced after a tense 3-2 win, with both players missing match darts.
- Gian van Veen achieved the tournament's highest average of 108.
Luke Humphries asserted his dominance in the PDC World Championship, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over 71-year-old veteran Paul Lim in their third-round clash. Despite a flawless performance from the world number three, Humphries admitted to mixed feelings, stating he didn't want to 'destroy' Lim and was glad the crowd favorite managed to secure a leg. Humphries' ruthless efficiency saw him win the first eight legs before Lim found his mark.
The tournament also witnessed a nail-biting encounter between Ricky Evans and James Wade. Evans eventually prevailed 3-2, but not before both players missed match darts. Wade, the highest seed to depart so far, missed a dart at double five when leading in the final set, allowing Evans to capitalize and move through. Gian van Veen delivered a stellar performance, achieving the highest average of the tournament to date with 108 in his 3-1 win over Alan Soutar.
Other notable results include Nathan Aspinall's impressive 3-0 victory over Leonard Gates. Kevin Doets ended the historic run of Kenyan qualifier David Munyua with a 3-0 win. Madars Razma and young qualifier Charlie Manby also secured their places in the next round, highlighting the diverse talent pool competing in this year's championship.
