Summary

  • Follow live text updates from the World Grand Prix final in Leicester

  • RESULT: Luke Humphries 1-6 Luke Littler

  • Humphries in third successive Grand Prix final - won event in 2023

  • Littler in final for first time and seeking seventh major title

  • Pair have met in four previous PDC major finals with Humphries winning three

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Live Reporting

Jonty Colman

  1. What is 'double in, double out?'

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    Unlike most darts tournaments, the World Grand Prix uses a 'double in, double out' format, presenting a big twist to the gameplay.

    This means that a player must start all legs on a double, rather than on any scoring zone on the board.

    The use of 'double in, double out' has been in use in the World Grand Prix since its inaugural year in 1998.

  2. Humphries' route to the final

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    During Luke Humphries' road to the final, he has averaged above 91 in each of the past three rounds, with averages tending to be lower in this double in, double out, format.

    Humphries won this competition two years ago - and reached the final last year - so has the historical advantage going into this one.

    • First round: 2-0 v Nathan Aspinall
    • Second round: 3-1 v Krysztof Ratajski
    • Quarter-finals: 3-1 v Cameron Menzies
    • Semi-finals: 5-3 v Danny Noppert

  3. Littler's route to the final

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    In Luke Littler's debut campaign at the World Grand Prix 12 months ago, the talented teenager was knocked out in the first round.

    This year, Littler has got the better of the format and is in the final where he meets an opponent in Luke Humphries he knows an awful lot about.

    • First round: 2-0 v Gian van Veen
    • Second round: 3-0 v Mike De Decker
    • Quarter-finals: 3-2 v Gerwyn Price
    • Semi-finals: 5-1 v Jonny Clayton

  4. Finals night at the World Grand Prix

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    Good evening and welcome to tonight's live text for the 2025 World Grand Prix final in Leicester.

    Once again, it is a battle of the Lukes as the world's top two Humphries and Littler look to be crowned World Grand Prix champion.

    As well as a major title and bragging rights being up for grabs, a win for Littler would continue to reduce his deficit on Humphries at the top of the world rankings.

    The final is due to start in around 15 minutes. Let's take you through what has happened over the past seven days at the Mattioli Arena.