Quarter-final Paths Shift for Contenders, James Wade Advances After UK Open Round
Quarter-final draws at the UK Open have been reshaped for the remaining contenders, and james wade is through to the next stage of the tournament. 9: 14 p. m. ET — Danny Noppert defeated Luke Humphries 10-6 in the last 16 at Minehead, while Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price also progressed.
Danny Noppert’s 10-6 Victory Locks Up Final Quarter-Final Slot
Danny Noppert produced the decisive result that altered the bracket, beating world number two Luke Humphries 10-6 to become the last player through to the quarter-finals. Noppert closed the match on a double eight finish and wrapped up the win after moving 9-4 ahead, denying Humphries a late fightback that cut the deficit to 9-6.
James Wade Advances, Gerwyn Price and Luke Littler Also Move On
james wade progressed from the last 16 to the quarter-finals alongside Gerwyn Price, reshaping who the top seeds will face next. Luke Littler continued the defence of his title with a convincing win over Gary Anderson, putting in a display that featured an average of over 102 to secure his place in the later stages.
Minehead Match Play Exposed Humphries’ Double-Trouble and Early Leads
Luke Humphries’ troubles on the outer ring were decisive: after 10 legs he had hit just three of 19 doubles and had opportunities to win seven of those legs, a run of misses that surrendered momentum. Noppert had taken an early narrow lead before extending it and ultimately closing out the match on a finishing double.
That pattern—early scoring but poor finishing from Humphries—kept him from making Finals day this time around despite reaching his first major final in 2021. The result hands confidence to Noppert as he chases a second UK Open title following his 2022 victory.
Next up, the quarter-final matchups will reflect these outcomes: the bracket has shifted so winners from this round will face tougher draws and altered routes to the title. If Danny Noppert defeats Luke Littler in the upcoming quarter-final, he will advance further into the tournament by the next round.
