Following his maiden World Darts Championship victory at Alexandra Palace, Luke Humphries has reflected on his life's motto: 'comeback is always greater than the setback.' The 28-year-old from Newbury defeated 16-year-old Luke Littler 7-4 in an entertaining final and moved into world number one for the first time. Having suffered an anxiety attack while playing in the German Open in 2019, Humphries has praised his family and friends for helping him through the tough times and credits them for his success. The new world champion also received congratulations from Rishi Sunak, who tweeted his admiration for both Humphries and Littler, saying they would "be leading the sport for years to come.