FAQ: World Matchplay
Explanation: Humphries is currently the most consistently performing player in the field, hence being a strong favorite in the tournament. Wade delivered an outstanding performance against Ross Smith last round, but it was more of an outlier for him rather than the standard… even in a long match, Hump should handle any potential rough patches. The odds of 1.15 reflect that. The survivor of the Van Gerwen – Smith duel on the other side will pose a tougher challenge, but at present, Luke is much more stable than both of those tough guys… I dare say Humphries’ matches could be playable even with handicaps… a substantial drop in form would be needed for him to crash out, as Mr. Cool Hand has been consistently impressive throughout.
Outcome: Luke Humphries triumphed at the end of the tournament => the tip WON!