Humphries beats Chisnall, reaches R2 at Grand Prix

World No. 2 Luke Humphries advanced to the second round of the World Grand Prix in Leicester with a 2-0 win over two-time runner-up Dave Chisnall on September 29, 2026, despite not being at his best. European champion Gian van Veen also progressed with a 2-0 victory over fellow Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode, claiming his first World Grand Prix win. Niels Zonneveld added to the night's results by defeating world No. 7 Josh Rock 2-1.