HUMPHRIES PROGRESSES AS VAN VEEN SETS THE STANDARD AT ALLY PALLY

Day Twelve of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship delivered a clear demonstration of control, precision and performance at Alexandra Palace. Luke Humphries advanced with measured authority, while Gian van Veen produced the standout display of the tournament to date, underlining his credentials on the sport’s biggest stage.

Across Monday’s double session, the demands of Ally Pally were evident once more: those able to impose their game progressed.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Fine Margins, Discipline and Decisive Moments

Madars Razma 3–1 Darren Beveridge

(3–0, 3–2, 1–3, 3–2)
Madars Razma progressed to the last 32 for a third consecutive year with a composed and resilient performance. After surrendering momentum in the fourth set, the Latvian responded effectively, averaging over 97 and converting 59% of his doubles to close out the match.

Gabriel Clemens 3–0 Wessel Nijman

(3–1, 3–2, 3–1)
Gabriel Clemens capitalised on missed opportunities from his opponent to secure a straight-sets victory. Calm on the outer ring and measured throughout, the former semi-finalist reached round three for the fifth time in his World Championship career.

Kevin Doets 3–0 David Munyua

(3–1, 3–0, 3–1)
Kevin Doets ended David Munyua’s debut run with a controlled, professional display. Despite strong crowd support for the Kenyan qualifier, Doets limited scoring opportunities and conceded just two legs on his way to progression.

Ricky Evans 3–2 James Wade

(3–2, 1–3, 3–2, 0–3, 6–4)
One of the defining matches of the session. Ricky Evans maintained composure through a dramatic deciding-set tie-break, producing a crucial 99 checkout after missed match darts to edge past James Wade in a high-quality contest.

Key Session Insights

• 180s: 37
• Highest Checkout: 170 – James Wade
• Highest Three-Dart Average: 97.10 – Madars Razma

EVENING SESSION

Authority, Precision and Statement Performances

Gian van Veen 3–1 Alan Soutar

(1–3, 3–2, 3–0, 3–0)
Gian van Veen delivered a performance of exceptional standard, posting a tournament-high 108.28 average and recording just three visits without a treble. After surviving a set dart early, the Dutchman produced seven consecutive legs to reach round three for the first time.

Nathan Aspinall 3–0 Leonard Gates

(3–1, 3–1, 3–1)
Nathan Aspinall produced a composed and controlled performance, maintaining steady pressure throughout to secure a straight-sets victory. The former World Matchplay champion advances to a last-32 meeting with Kevin Doets.

Luke Humphries 3–0 Paul Lim

(3–0, 3–0, 3–1)
Luke Humphries delivered a dominant display to progress with minimal disruption. The world number two completed the opening two sets without reply, averaging in excess of 108, before closing the contest with a 50% success rate on the doubles.

Charlie Manby 3–0 Adam Sevada

(3–0, 3–0, 3–1)
Charlie Manby continued his impressive debut campaign with another assured performance. The 20-year-old claimed the opening six legs and conceded just one in total, converting 47% of his doubles to advance emphatically.

Key Session Insights

• 180s: 20
• Highest Checkout: 170 – Gian van Veen
• Highest Three-Dart Average: 108.28 – Gian van Veen

LOOKING AHEAD

The World Championship continues on Tuesday as round two concludes ahead of the Christmas break. Michael van Gerwen faces in-form William O’Connor, while Gary Anderson meets Connor Scutt. Danny Noppert, Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney also return to the Alexandra Palace stage.

At Ally Pally, momentum is earned through execution and Day Twelve set a clear benchmark.

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