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Sports · 21 July 2026

World number two Luke Humphries out of Matchplay after shock loss

World number two Luke Humphries out of Matchplay after shock loss

The former world champion was defeated in his initial six legs of darts against Scotland's Cameron Menzies. Humphries, who beat Luke Littler in June, lost 10-7 in the first round after Menzies scored a maximum 170 checkout. Menzies, who holds the 27th ranking, is scheduled to compete against Ross Smith in the second round on Wednesday.

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