Humphries reaches final again

World number two Luke Humphries beat James Wade 5-3 in the World Grand Prix semi-final, averaging 96.92 and throwing ten 180s to reach the final for the fourth successive time.

Wade fights back but falls short

Wade produced a brilliant 141 checkout to draw level after Humphries took the opening set, but Humphries took control to move 4-2 ahead and held his nerve to seal victory on double top.

Price beats Aspinall in other semi

Gerwyn Price defeated Nathan Aspinall 5-2 in the other semi-final. Aspinall had averaged 105.15 in his quarter-final win but struggled to reproduce that form against the Welshman.

Aspinall rallies but Price closes it out

Aspinall produced a superb 132 checkout, the highest of the match, and briefly threatened a comeback by reducing the deficit to 3-2, but Price regained composure and closed out the next two sets without reply.

Price frustrated by Aspinall's antics

Price said he was frustrated by Aspinall's interactions with the partisan crowd at the Mattioli Arena. Price said Aspinall was complaining about the crowd despite them being on his side.

“He's performing a little bit on stage. I'm great friends with Nathan, but take it on the chin sometimes when you're losing.”

Humphries seeks redemption on Sunday

Humphries will face Price on Sunday evening in Leicester. Humphries won this title in 2023 but has lost in the past two finals and says he must win to make his four consecutive final appearances meaningful.

“unless I pick that trophy up, unfortunately that history doesn't mean anything.”