Humphries, Littler Advance in Players Championship

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler both advanced to the quarter-finals of the Players Championship Finals, showcasing impressive performances in Minehead. Humphries, the world number one and defending champion, defeated Raymond van Barneveld and Damon Heta, while Littler, a 17-year-old sensation, continued his winning streak by beating Ritchie Edhouse and Danny Noppert. Littler, fresh from a Grand Slam victory, averaged 104.70 and demonstrated remarkable skill with seven 180s against Noppert. Both players are on track to potentially face each other in the finals if they maintain their form. Humphries remarked on Littler's exceptional play, acknowledging him as potentially the best player in the world currently. The tournament has also seen upsets, with Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright being knocked out early.