Peter Wright Upsets Luke Humphries in Darts Championship

Defending champion Luke Humphries suffered a shocking 4-1 defeat to former two-time world champion Peter Wright in the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Wright, who had struggled with form throughout the year, showcased an impressive performance, averaging nearly 101 and successfully hitting 70% of his doubles. Following the match, Wright expressed his gratitude for the crowd's support and reflected on his capabilities as a former champion. Humphries, despite his poor performance, will retain his world number one ranking, averaging 99.23 with a 56.3% checkout rate. In other matches, former champion Gerwyn Price secured his quarter-final spot with a 4-2 victory over Jonny Clayton, while Callan Rydz triumphed over Dimitri van den Bergh with a 4-0 whitewash. Wright's victory has opened up the tournament's bracket, creating potential exciting matchups ahead.