Luke Humphries has made it clear that his historic achievement of reaching a fourth consecutive World Grand Prix final will amount to nothing unless he can finally overcome Gerwyn Price in Leicester and lift the trophy. The Englishman etched his name in the tournament’s record books by becoming the first player ever to qualify for the final in four straight editions of the double‑in event, a feat he secured after a 5-3 win over James Wade that earned him a place in the Sunday showdown at the Mattioli Arena. Humphries, often nicknamed "Cool Hand," endured a disappointing 6-1 defeat to teenage sensation Luke Littler in the previous year’s final and suffered a surprising 6-4 loss to Mike de Decker in the 2024 edition. This time around, he is determined to replicate his 2023 triumph over Price, hoping that a repeat victory will finally put an end to the string of runner‑up finishes that have haunted him since his Premier League win in May 2025.

"It has been one of those journeys this year that hasn't been playing sailing," Humphries told Sky Sports, using a colourful metaphor to describe the turbulence of his season. "A few of the years before have felt a lot easier than it has done this year. To make four Grand Prix finals on the trot is super special. It's history for myself and I'm proud of that but, unless I pick that trophy up, unfortunately that history doesn't mean anything.

I've come here to win it. If I win the trophy, I'll look back at the history and think that's amazing." The Englishman’s comments underline a broader narrative that has emerged over the past two years: despite consistently reaching the latter stages of major televised events, Humphries has struggled to convert those opportunities into titles.

After his Premier League victory, he has been runner‑up in the European Championship, the Grand Slam of Darts, and this year’s Premier League final, all while his rivals have added silverware to their cabinets. "The way I haven't been playing hasn't been the best, but the way I've bounced back and performed in that way is great," Humphries added. "I've got to do it again tomorrow because there's so many major finals I've let slip." He praised his own recent form, noting that his scoring and finishing were both "pretty decent" and that he felt a level of control he hadn't experienced since his Premier League final against Luke Littler.

"It was the most controlled, consistent performance I've put in for a long time," he said. "The last time I felt like that was maybe the Premier League final against Luke.

It's been a long time since I've felt that control and not like I was going to flounder a little bit." Looking ahead to the final, Humphries expressed confidence that he can replicate his strong showing. "Gezzy [Price] is playing well but if I play like that again, it's going to be a cracking game and I hope it is.

I'm going to come back tomorrow fresh and believe I can do that again and play even better," he affirmed. Gerwyn Price, the 2020 World Grand Prix champion, is also making his fourth final appearance, his first since being beaten by Humphries in 2023.

The Welshman navigated a semi‑final against Nathan Aspinall, winning 5-2 despite some tension with the crowd. "Nathan was complaining about the crowd but they were on his side," Price told Sky Sports.

"I'm 3-0 up and I go back and say to Nathan 'they're on your side bud, come on. Stop performing on the board and just play darts'." Price admitted frustration during the semi‑final, saying he was upset by the crowd’s support for his opponent. "I was a little bit upset with him. As good as the crowd is for me, they were all for him.

He's performing a little bit on stage and I told him I wasn't happy. I'm great friends with Nathan but sometimes you've just got to let your darts go - when you're losing you're losing," he explained. He added that he felt his own game was uneven, describing it as "up and down" but insisting that when he is at his best, he can produce some of the finest darts in the world. "I'm here to win trophies and money, but I'm into another final, third one on the bounce - happy days!" Commentator Wayne Mardle weighed in, highlighting Humphries' mental resilience.

"He feels that that was somewhere near his best and that's confidence. I don't think Gezzy was at all impressive tonight. I know he won, I just feel that Luke going into that final now will obviously fancy it," Mardle said. He praised Humphries for putting past poor performances behind him, calling it a sign of growth.

"It's easy to look back and think that Luke's been inconsistent, but so has Gezzy, to a point. Who was the star of the opening round? It was Price. He played fantasticly but, since then, he hasn't reached those heights - it doesn't mean that he can't again." Mardle summed up the anticipation: "What we both want, what we all want, is for the pair of them to come out guns blazing.

Then we could have a brilliant final on our hands - I just hope it works out that way." The stakes are high for both competitors. For Humphries, a victory would not only add a coveted trophy to his résumé but also validate his historic run of finals appearances.

For Price, reclaiming the title would reinforce his status as one of the sport’s premier champions and avenge his 2023 defeat. The final, broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event from 8 p.m. on Sunday, promises a clash of two of darts’ most charismatic figures, each eager to prove that their recent form can translate into championship glory.

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