Luke Humphries survives scare as he reaches last 16 at World Championship

Humphries defeated Gabriel Clemens 4-2

Luke Humphries held off a fightback from Gabriel Clemens to advance at the World Championship (John Walton/PA)

World number two Luke Humphries survived a scare against German Gabriel Clemens before booking his place in the World Championship last 16.

The 2024 champion was almost taken to a deciding set after a stunning fightback from Clemens at Alexandra Palace but held his nerve to edge through 4-2.