Luke Humphries Defends Czech Darts Open Title in Prague

World number one Luke Humphries successfully defended his Czech Darts Open title in Prague, defeating Josh Rock 8-5 in the final. Humphries, who has now won the tournament three times in four years, demonstrated resilience by overcoming a 2-0 deficit early in the match and winning the last three legs consecutively. Despite a slightly lower three-dart average than Rock, Humphries' superior checkout percentage proved decisive. Since winning the Premier League earlier in the year, Humphries acknowledged a period of struggle but emphasized his determination to find his form again, which culminated in this victory. Along the way to the championship, he also defeated notable players including Martin Schindler, Wessel Nijman, and James Wade. The tournament highlighted Humphries' continued dominance on the European Tour and his strong connection to Prague, where he has enjoyed repeated success.