Luke Humphries stunned by Gian van Veen in World Matchplay opener

Gian van Veen caused a huge shock at the World Matchplay (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

World number one Luke Humphries’ hopes of defending his World Matchplay crown were ended on the opening night as he crashed out to Gian van Veen.

Humphries was hoping to become just the fourth man to defend his title in Blackpool after he won for the first time in 2024.