Can a record mean anything without the trophy? Humphries says his fourth straight Grand Prix final in Leicester is pointless unless he beats Gerwyn Price.
He became the first player to reach the final four years running, dispatching James Wade 5-3 to secure his spot at Sunday’s Mattioli Arena showdown.
Last year he fell 6-1 to Luke Littler and suffered a surprise 6-4 defeat to Mike de Decker, but he’s targeting a repeat of his 2023 triumph over Price when the two former world champs clash again.
Four consecutive Grand Prix finals are special, he admits, but without the trophy the achievement feels hollow.
He’s there to claim the prize; once he lifts it, the history will finally feel amazing.
Since winning the Premier League in May 2025, Humphries has collected runner‑up spots in the European Championship, Grand Slam and this year’s Premier League final, and he’s eager to end that streak.
His recent form may not have been perfect, yet his bounce‑back shows resilience, and he knows he must repeat the effort tomorrow after letting several majors slip away.
He felt his scoring was solid and his doubles were on point, delivering the most controlled performance he’s shown in a long time.
The last time he felt that level was the Premier League final against Luke Littler, a control he hasn’t experienced in ages.
Price is playing well, but if Humphries repeats his form it will be a cracking match, and he plans to arrive fresh on Sunday and raise his game even higher.
2020 champion Price reaches his fourth Grand Prix final, his first since losing to Humphries in 2023, after a 5-2 semi‑final win over Nathan Aspinall that left the Welshman visibly frustrated.
He told Aspinall he was unhappy with his reactions, noting the crowd backed the opponent and that sometimes you just have to let your darts fly when you’re losing.
Price admitted he was 90% frustrated during that game, calling it uneven but insisting that when his game clicks he produces some of the world’s best darts.
He’s chasing trophies and prize money, adding that a third consecutive final would be a happy surprise.
I think Humphries is near his best right now, which gives him confidence. In my view, his hunger could finally break his finals curse.
It’s impressive how Humphries has raised his level in the two matches that mattered, leaving past poor showings behind and showing real growth.
Looking back, it’s easy to label Humphries inconsistent, yet Price has shown similar swings; the opening round star was Price, but he hasn’t sustained that peak yet.
If both fire up, we could witness a spectacular final – let’s hope the showdown lives up to the hype?