Luke Humphries claimed his first World Series title at the 2024 New Zealand Darts Masters, overcoming a dramatic semi-final against 17-year-old Luke Littler, where he came back from a 6-2 deficit to win 7-6. Humphries then dominated the final, defeating Australia's Damon Heta 8-2 in Hamilton. The world number one expressed his relief and satisfaction, stating he had been searching for this victory, which he didn't expect to achieve before winning a World Series tournament. Earlier in the competition, Humphries had also defeated Michael Smith in the quarter-finals, while Littler showcased his talent with five 180s against Dimitri Van den Bergh. Heta reached the final after defeating defending champion Rob Cross and Peter Wright. The victory marks a significant milestone in Humphries' career, as he aims to build on this success in upcoming tournaments.