Luke Humphries hits nine-darter to beat Michael Smith at Grand Slam of Darts

The world number one was in fine form in Wolverhampton.

Luke Humphries produced a nine-dart checkout to beat Michael Smith in the Grand Slam of Darts. Picture: Jacob King/PA

World number one Luke Humphries produced a nine-dart checkout to beat Michael Smith at the Grand Slam of Darts.

The 2023 winner, leading 4-3 against the 2022 champion, followed a 177 with a maximum and then signed off with two treble 20s and a double 12.