Humphries Crashes Out 6-3
Top seed Luke Humphries suffers shock defeat to Dirk van Duijvenbode in Hungarian Darts Trophy second round, while Michael van Gerwen recovers to beat James Hurrell 6-4
Luke Humphries, the world number two and top seed, suffered a shock 6-3 defeat to Dirk van Duijvenbode in the second round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy. The 31-year-old averaged 92.67 in the match, but it was not enough to overcome Van Duijvenbode, who hit a 140 checkout to claim the victory.
Van Duijvenbode, ranked 21st in the world, averaged 98 in the match and produced a superb finish to move within a leg of victory. The 34-year-old ended his nine-match losing run against Humphries, reeling off four consecutive legs from 3-2 adrift.
Michael van Gerwen, a three-time world champion, recovered from a 3-1 deficit to beat James Hurrell 6-4 and advance to the next round. The 37-year-old will now face Nathan Aspinall, who defeated Ryan Joyce by the same scoreline.
Other winners in the second round included Gian van Veen and Josh Rock, who both produced 6-0 victories. Nathan Aspinall also won his match, defeating Ryan Joyce 6-4.
## What happens next The tournament will continue on Sunday with the remaining players competing in the finals day. Van Duijvenbode will look to build on his win over Humphries, while Van Gerwen will aim to continue his comeback trail.
The Hungarian Darts Trophy is taking place in Budapest, with several top players still in contention for the title. The tournament has already seen some surprise results, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the next round of matches.
## Background The Hungarian Darts Trophy is a key event in the darts calendar, with many of the world's top players competing for the title. The tournament has been marked by some surprise results, including Humphries' early exit. However, with players like Van Gerwen and Van Duijvenbode still in contention, the competition is expected to be fierce.
