November 25th 2024.
As the 2025 World Darts Championship draws near, all eyes are on defending champion Luke Humphries as he arrives at Alexandra Palace. The draw has been made and it promises to be an exciting tournament, with some highly anticipated matchups for the top 32 seeded players.
Joining the top players from the PDC Order of Merit are 32 players from the ProTour Order of Merit, as well as international qualifiers and four winners from Monday's qualifier event. The qualifiers will have to battle it out in the opening round to earn a chance to face one of the world's top 32 players, which explains the structure of the draw.
In the opening round, Humphries will face either Thibault Tricole or Joe Comito, while Luke Littler will take on Ryan Meikle or Fallon Sherrock. Interestingly, Humphries and Littler, who faced off in a thrilling final last year, are on the same side of the draw this time, meaning they could potentially meet in the semi-finals. On the other side of the draw, we have big names like Michael Smith, Gary Anderson, and Michael van Gerwen.
The tournament is set to kick off on December 15th at Alexandra Palace, with the final scheduled for January 3rd. The winner will not only lift the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy but also take home a whopping £500,000 in prize money.
Last year, Luke Littler became a household name in the world of darts when he made it all the way to the final, but ultimately lost to his fellow countryman, Humphries. This year, he will be looking to make a comeback and reclaim the title. In the opening round, he will face the winner of the match between Ritchie Edhouse and Ian White, who will be battling it out for a chance to face the young sensation.
Other notable names in the draw include Danny Noppert, Ryan Searle, and Rob Cross. However, all eyes will be on Gary Anderson, who has been in impressive form lately. Will he continue his winning streak and make it to the final?
Humphries and Littler have been the talk of the town ever since their epic showdown last year. And with Humphries emerging victorious, he is determined to maintain his winning streak. In fact, he recently defeated Littler once again to claim the Players Championship Finals title.
Reflecting on his win, an elated Humphries said, "I'm really, really proud of that one. Luke really drives me and makes me want to be a better player, and I enjoy playing him." He also acknowledged Littler's talent and praised his incredible finishes.
With the 2025 World Darts Championship just around the corner, fans can't wait to see if Humphries will successfully defend his title or if a new champion will emerge. The stage is set, the players are ready, and it's sure to be a thrilling tournament. So mark your calendars and get ready for some top-notch darts action!
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