Defending champion Luke Humphries was eliminated from the PDC World Darts Championship during the fourth round, losing 4-1 to former champion Peter Wright. Wright averaged 100.93 and showcased a 70% success rate on checkouts, revitalizing his career after a challenging season. Despite fighting back, Humphries did not deliver his usual high-level scoring. Wright, who aims for a third world title, will face either Stephen Bunting or Luke Woodhouse in the quarter-finals, while Humphries remains the world number one based on previous performances.