# Humphries knocked out in first round of World Matchplay

Luke Humphries, a top contender, suffered a surprise defeat in the first round of the World Matchplay darts tournament. The loss eliminates a favorite early in the competition, marking a major upset.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/articles/cx2jn8p1v1yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:19:11 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/articles/cqjxv0v1dlpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:43:15 GMT