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Giant Van Veen Smashes World No. 1 Humphries
2 Jan
Summary
- Gian van Veen defeated Luke Humphries in a dominant 5-1 victory.
- Luke Littler advanced with a commanding 5-0 win over his opponent.
- Van Veen's triumph propelled him to third in the world rankings.
Gian van Veen has eliminated top seed Luke Humphries from the PDC World Championship with a commanding 5-1 victory in the quarter-finals. The young Dutchman averaged an impressive 105.41 during his dominant display at Alexandra Palace. This result leaves Luke Littler as the clear favorite to retain his title.
Littler, the reigning champion, progressed smoothly by defeating Krzysztof Ratajski 5-0. He now advances to the semi-finals, where he will face Ryan Searle. Gary Anderson also secured his place in the final four, continuing his quest for a third world title.
Van Veen's career-best win not only propels him into the semi-finals but also elevates him to third in the world rankings, making him the top-ranked Dutch player. He expressed immense pride and joy following his sensational performance.
