Luke Humphries admitted nerves nearly got the better of him
"When I had the double I felt nervous. It sort of fell out of my hand and when it was in, you're like 'thank God for that."
The champion also opened up on the pain of being away from family: "It breaks your heart"
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LUKE HUMPHRIES IS THE CHAMPION!
The world number one has added an EIGHTH major to his collection after lifting the inaugural PDC Winmau World Masters
He held off a Jonny Clayton fightback to defeat the Welshman 6-5 in sets
Well done champ 👏🏻
JONNY CLAYTON IN THE WORLD MASTERS FINAL!
The Ferret didn't need to find top gear as he brushed past UK Open Champion Dimitri Van den Bergh to reach his second Masters final
He'll face world number one Luke Humphries in a bid to lift the trophy
LUKE HUMPHRIES INTO THE FINAL!
The world number one averaged nearly a ton to power past Danny Noppert and book his spot in his 12th major final!
He'll face the winner of Dimitri Van den Bergh and Jonny Clayton
FINAL SESSION OF WORLD MASTERS!
Tonight we will crown the first ever PDC Winmau World Masters Champion!
World Number One Luke Humphries battles former UK Open Champion Danny Noppert in the first semi-final
Then former Masters Champion Jonny Clayton battles UK Open Champion Dimitri Van den Bergh
VAN DEN BERGH COMPLETES SEMI-FINAL LINE-UP
The DreamMaker Dimitri Van den Bergh brushes The Asp aside to set up a semi-final clash with Jonny Clayton
The Belgian averaged just over a ton
LUKE LITTLER DUMPED OUT BY JONNY CLAYTON
Former Masters Champion Jonny Clayton has produced a stunning display to defeat World Champion Luke Littler
Littler averaged 108.5 but the Welshman was able to power through
❌STEPHEN BUNTING IS OUT IN QUARTERFINALS!
Danny Noppert held off a Bunting fightback to dump out the defending champion and set up a semi-final clash with Luke Humphries
Bunting rallied from 3-1 down to get match darts, but couldn't get over the line
LUKE HUMPHRIES INTO SEMI-FINALS!
The world number one averaged over 104 to extinguish The Heat Damon Heta and move into his first Masters semi-final
He'll meet either Danny Noppert or defending champion Stephen Bunting
FINAL DAY OF WINMAU WORLD MASTERS
The quarterfinals of the Winmau World Masters will get underway imminently
Last year's Masters Champion Stephen Bunting is still in the field, as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries both look to lift a trophy they've never won
📸 Taylor Lanning
Michael Smith's cumulative yearly match average and rank over time. For one of the game's big names, these are really not great, with a noticeable drop straight after he won his world title.
The final eight first round matches of the Winmau World Masters get underway in an hour
Luke Littler takes to the stage in his first ranking event since lifting the World Championship
Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson are also in action tonight!
📸 Taylor Lanning
ROB CROSS IS THE CHAMPION IN DEN BOSCH! 🏆
Voltage has another World Series title under his belt after victory over last week's champion Stephen Bunting
Cross averaged over a ton to win the trophy and moves fourth in the all-time World Series title list!
ROB CROSS INTO THE FINAL!
After disappointment in Bahrain last week, Voltage bounces back to reach the final in the Netherlands
He'll face Stephen Bunting who is looking for his second title in two weeks
BUNTING IN BACK-TO-BACK FINALS!
Brilliant from Stephen Bunting!
The Bahrain Darts Masters Champion produced a stunning 11 dart leg to beat the World Champion in a decider to reach the final in Den Bosch
Could he win consecutive titles on the World Series?
CLINCAL CROSS ENDS DUTCH HOPES
Rob Cross has dumped out the final Dutchman in the Dutch Darts Masters to progress to the semi-finals
Voltage only missed two darts at double in the match and will face Gerwyn Price for a spot in the final
Michael van Gerwen speaks after defeat to Luke Littler in Den Bosch
GERWYN PRICE WINS IN STYLE
After missing a handful of match darts, Iceman Gerwyn Price dumps out Kevin Doets with a spectacular 145 in the deciding leg!
Jermaine Wattimena is the sole Dutchman left - he faces Rob Cross next
LUKE LITTLER SINKS MICHAEL VAN GERWEN
The teenager beats the defending champion in his own backyard with the help of seven maximums
We are guaranteed a new name on the Dutch Darts Masters trophy!
BUNTING BEATS BARNEY IN NETHERLANDS
The number one seed survived a deciding leg against Dutch legend Raymond van Barneveld to move into the semi-finals
Both men struggled on the outer ring but had incredible scoring power, hitting 15 180s in 11 legs!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL REMATCH!
Luke Littler expects Michael van Gerwen to seek revenge in their quarterfinal clash in the Netherlands tonight
Action starts in one hour
LUKE LITTLER SETS UP MVG CLASH
The World Champion produces a ton-topping average to dump out Dimitri Van den Bergh and set up a battle with reigning champion Michael van Gerwen tomorrow
It will be their first meeting since the World Championship final 👀
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN DEMOLISHES DIRK
Reigning Dutch Darts Masters Champion Michael van Gerwen has dismantled compatriot Dirk van Duijvenbode to continue the defence of his title
The three-time World Champion will face either Luke Littler or Dimitri Van den Bergh tomorrow
WATTIMENA DUMPS OUT LUKE HUMPHRIES!
What a performance from Jermaine Wattimena
He averaged over 98 to eliminate the world number one and set up a quarterfinal tie with Rob Cross tomorrow in his home country
GERWYN PRICE INTO FINAL DAY OF ACTION!
The Iceman silences the Dutch crowd by comfortably sweeping former UK Open Champion Danny Noppert aside
He'll face another Dutchman in Kevin Doets tomorrow evening
BARNEY STUNS DOBEY WITH HUGE CHECKOUT!
WHAT A SHOT!
Raymond van Barneveld survived a match dart and took out a massive 144 to defeat Chris Dobey in the Netherlands, with Hollywood waiting on 32!
The five-time World Champion will face Stephen Bunting tomorrow
Wow! 👏🏻
STEPHEN BUNTING HALTS VAN VEEN COMEBACK
The Bullet averaged over 100 to keep his World Series winning run alive with a deciding leg victory over Gian van Veen
Bunting led 5-2 before the young Dutchman roared back to force a final leg
KEVIN DOETS HAMMERS ASPINALL!
What a performance from Hawkeye on home soil!
He averages just short of 95 to dismantle the Asp - who is suffering with an arm injury - to move into the quarterfinal for the second successive year
ROB CROSS SAFELY INTO QUARTERFINAL!
Voltage was able to put his defeat to Paolo Nebrida last week behind him with an impressive victory over Richard Veenstra
He'll face either world number one Luke Humphries or Jermaine Wattimena tomorrow
LABANAUSKAS SINKS KING IN THE FINAL!
Lithuania's Darius Labanauskas claimed the title in Challenge Tour 04 after defeating legend Mervyn King in the final
The win puts him third in the Challenge Tour order of merit, behind Carl Sneyd and Beau Greaves