LUKE HUMPHRIES has revealed ENERGY GELS are his secret weapon as he chases World Grand Prix glory.
The World No1 faces wacky Cameron Menzies in the quarter-finals on Friday as he bids to regain his Grand Prix title.
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Humphries, 30, has looked back to his best, averaging a strong 95.48 and hitting two classy 134 and 104 checkouts in the fourth set to seal the victory against Krzysztof Ratajski.
But ‘Cool Hand’ credits his pre-match nutrition routine for helping him stay focused and at his best on the big stage.
He said: “I don’t take them at any other time than darts. They’re just energy gels — they give you that boost. I’m not running a marathon, but they seem to work.
“I take electrolytes before I play to keep my hydration up. On stage, you’re sweating, it takes it out of you, makes you tired.
“So I have one before, then the energy gels in between breaks or just before I play — keeps the energy up. It’s important to feel good, not tired.
“I know it’s not like running, but it still takes it out of you. I don’t know if it physically works, but it feels like it does.
“I don’t get tired up there anymore. A few years ago, I used to. So I thought I had to change something, and it’s helped — whether mentally or physically, it definitely helps.”
Humphries also opened up on the mental side of the game and says he often has to battle perception from fans who mistake his concentration for moodiness.
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He added: “People think I’m miserable on stage, but I’m not. Off stage, I’m one of the happiest people in the world.
“But when I’m up there, I’m so dedicated to winning. I don’t want to be too happy or too smiley and put myself off.
“Sometimes I feel like I have to be tunnel-visioned — just win the game and then you can be happy afterwards. But there are moments where I let myself enjoy it.”
Cheshire thrower Humphries is looking to scoop up his third PDC premier event title of the year after already winning the World Masters and Premier League.
World Grand Prix Darts – all the info
THE World Grand Prix Darts is BACK this week!
One of the biggest events on the darting calendar is back, as thousands of fans descend on Leicester for a week of action.
The world’s best darts players will be in action, with Mike De Decker ready to defend his crown, while last year’s losing finalist, Luke Humphries, is the No 1 seed.
This is one of the few tournaments where Luke Littler has struggled, the reigning world champion failing to get past the last 32 in either 2024 or 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know about the World Grand Prix!
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