Luke Humphries claimed victory on the opening night of the BetMGM Premier League, defeating Chris Dobey 6-1 in the final. The tournament featured thrilling encounters, including a classic battle between Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen which van Gerwen ultimately won 6-5.
Luke Humphries kicked off the BetMGM Premier League in Belfast with a dominant 6-1 victory over Chris Dobey in the final. The reigning Winmau World Masters champion showcased his finishing prowess throughout the tournament, overcoming Nathan Aspinall and Michael van Gerwen earlier in the day at the SSE Arena. Humphries established a commanding 5-0 lead in the final, leaving Dobey, ranked world number 11, to salvage some pride with a 126-finish in the sixth leg.
This opening night also witnessed a thrilling 6-5 encounter between Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen. Littler, defending his Premier League title, put on a dazzling display averaging 113.91, a new record for Belfast and the second-highest losing average in Premier League history, culminating in a spectacular 161-checkout on the bull to level the match at 2-2. However, the seven-time Premier League champion van Gerwen prevailed in this classic battle, averaging 105.91, with both players registering six 180s.Van Gerwen's path to the final was paved with a tense 6-5 semi-final victory against Humphries. Though he missed a match dart on the bull, van Gerwen displayed resilience, landing impressive checkouts of 140 and 120 before prevailing in a deciding leg. In the other semi-final, Dobey secured his spot in the final by overcoming world number four Rob Cross with a 6-4 victory, showcasing his finishing skills with checkouts of 170 and 120. Humphries, seeking redemption after last year's Premier League final loss to Littler, commenced his campaign with a confident 6-2 defeat of 2023 World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall. Cross opened with a 6-4 win against World Championship semi-finalist Stephen Bunting, while Dobey defeated world number nine Gerwyn Price by the same score in his quarter-final. The Premier League continues its journey to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow for its second night next Thursday
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