Luke Humphries lands US Darts Masters title to double World Series tally
Luke Humphries secured the 2025 US Darts Masters title courtesy of an 8-6 defeat of Nathan Aspinall in the final in New York on Saturday.
World number one Humphries tasted glory on the World Series circuit for just the second time, sinking to his knees after hitting the winning double in front of 4,000 fans in The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
The success for Humphries follows victories in the World Masters and Premier League this year, as he continued his clinical big-stage form with a third televised title.
He defied a typically tenacious fightback from Aspinall to prevail in the final, with the 2019 US Masters champion recovering from 3-0 down to level at five-all with a 90 finish on the bullseye.
Humphries, however, showed his class with a 142 checkout to respond in style, and he held his nerve before landing double eight to seal a memorable triumph.
“This is the most iconic venue that we play in and it’s really special to win this event,” said Humphries.
“It’s one of the top venues in the world and it’s one I’ve always dreamed of winning. When I finally won it tonight it was an amazing relief.
“Once I knew I was in a winning position I started getting nervous – I’m really pleased to win and I’m over the moon. It’s another massive event ticked off for me.
“I’ve won World Championships, World Matchplays, Premier Leagues and these big titles and if felt like I’d won another major.
“That’s how big it is – it’s very special and you could see my relief at the end. This was the one on the World Series that I really wanted to win.
“The crowd have been absolutely amazing this week, and to have my mum and dad here to see me win again means the world to us all.”
Humphries followed up Friday’s opening round defeat of Stowe Buntz by ending American hopes in New York with a routine 6-2 quarter-final win over Danny Lauby.
He then reeled off five consecutive legs to pull clear from two apiece to thrash Gerwyn Price 7-2 in the semi-finals.
Aspinall had overcome top-ranked Canadian Matt Campbell in Friday’s opener, and continued his superb form to take victory in a quarter-final of the highest quality against Luke Littler.
The World Champion averaged almost 109 in a 6-4 defeat but was punished for costly missed doubles as Aspinall averaged 106 to book his spot in the semi-finals – where he defied a 170 checkout from Damon Heta to seal a 7-3 win.
“I’ve had a fantastic weekend and I think it’s one of the best tournaments I’ve played in a long time,” admitted Aspinall.
“I played really well in the final and Luke saved his best performance for the last game; that’s why he’s world number one and the best player in the world.
“I pushed him all the way but it was a great tournament for me. The crowd were unbelievable again.”
Meanwhile, Price was a 6-3 winner over two-time US Masters winner Michael van Gerwen in their quarter-final, while Heta whitewashed American qualifier Jason Brandon – who had knocked out defending champion Rob Cross 24 hours earlier.
US Darts Masters 2025 Day Two Results
Saturday June 28
Quarter-Finals
Damon Heta 6-0 Jason Brandon
Nathan Aspinall 6-4 Luke Littler
Luke Humphries 6-2 Danny Lauby
Gerwyn Price 6-3 Michael van Gerwen
Semi-Finals
Nathan Aspinall 7-3 Damon Heta
Luke Humphries 7-2 Gerwyn Price
Final
Luke Humphries 8-6 Nathan Aspinall
