Mike De Decker claims momentous title against world champion; Belgian led 4-1 before Luke Humphries fought back, but De Decker takes two straight sets to win 6-4 in Leicester; Humphries was aiming to retain World Grand Prix trophy
Surprise finalist Mike De Decker shocked world No 1 Luke Humphries 6-4 to win his maiden World Grand Prix title at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester on Sunday.
The 28-year-old from Belgium had won through to his maiden televised final with a series of superb displays in the double-start tournament, and scooped the £120,000 top prize following a thrilling final.
Humphries had come into the final as the overwhelming favourite to retain his title after a superb 2024, and a breathtaking 5-0 semi-final victory against Ryan Joyce, but was unable to match a composed display from the brilliant Belgian.
The world champion was outplayed for the majority of the night by De Decker, who completed a dream run through the tournament and claimed a momentous first televised title in style.
