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Luke Humphries claimed his first major title as he beat Gerwyn Price with a stunning performance to win the World Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old has been a star on the European Tour over the last 18 months, winning five titles, but has now transferred that to the PDC Tour.<\/p>\n
He proved he belongs on the biggest stage after producing the performance of his life in Leicester, taking down the 2020 champion Price 5-2.<\/p>\n
The foundations of the win were laid when he claimed 10 out of 12 legs, including a stunning 170 checkout, to move 3-1 clear and then he sealed his title with a sumptuous 138 finish.<\/p>\n
Victory moves him up to fourth in the world and is the biggest title of a blossoming career, with a \u00a3120,000 payday.<\/p>\n
Former world champion Price was the heavy favourite for a second Grand Prix crown, but could not keep up with Humphries\u2019 heavy scoring.<\/p>\n
And the triumph allows Humphries to give his son a special present on his first birthday on Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is one of those feelings you can\u2019t put into words,\u201d he said. \u201cI have imagined this moment all my career and to actually finally do what I have always dreamed of, you can\u2019t put it into words.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are no superlatives to say, it\u2019s unbelievable.<\/p>\n
\u201cTaking out 138 out under the most pressure that I have ever been under, just made the whole thing a lot better, there was no better way for me to win. I am so proud of myself.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s my son\u2019s birthday tomorrow, as much as he won\u2019t know it his life has changed because his dad is a major champion now and that is quite massive.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would have loved to have him here, but he\u2019s going to have a very good present, I\u2019ll have to wrap the trophy up so he can see how great dad is.\u201d<\/p>\n
Price had to endure the usual hostility from the crowd, who were pro-Humphries in their support and will now be hit in the pocket after swearing during his on-stage interview.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s one of those games, I am absolutely gutted but it\u2019s what happens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish we could play these games in Wales, it\u2019s frustrating sometimes. I didn\u2019t help myself early on, Luke played fantastic, he\u2019s a worthy winner. But I think I played better overall.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe had a lot of support. I\u2019ve got a good man cave to go back to, I don\u2019t give a s**t.\u201d<\/p>\n