Luke Humphries wins the final five legs to beat Dimitri van den Bergh 16-10 and book his place in the World Matchplay semi-finals in Blackpool.
England's Luke Humphries won the final five legs to beat Belgium's Dimitri Van den Bergh 16-10 and book his place in the World Matchplay semi-finals in Blackpool.Neither player then took the initiative as nerves appeared to creep in for both men before Humphries took control to go 11-10 ahead.
The world champion cruised to victory in the final five legs, which included a stunning 164 checkout in the 25th. Humphries will now face England's James Wade, who overcame compatriot Ross Smith 16-10 to become the first player to reach the semi-finals. Smith took the early initiative to lead 4-2 before Wade's experience told as he gained a foothold in the match.Wade, who finished two short of equalling his own Matchplay record of 15 maximum 180s, won the final three legs to reach his ninth semi-final at Winter Gardens.Richard Harrington reflects on his role as DCI Tom MathiasWhy Stokes' bowling is already impressing - Finn column'I know I've done the work' - Neita on Olympic hopes.
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