Clayton says Humphries’ missed doubles opened door to Swiss title

Jonny Clayton pointed to Luke Humphries’ missed doubles after winning the Swiss Darts Trophy and ending his wait for a ranking title in 2026.

The Welshman won Sunday’s final 8–4 in Basel, claiming his fourth European Tour title and securing a place at November’s Grand Slam of Darts.

“Luke on his doubles gave me the chance,” Clayton said in comments reported by Sky Sports.

Jonny Clayton reaction: late break proves decisive

The opening nine legs went with throw before Clayton made the breakthrough, taking out 26 in the tenth to move 6–4 ahead.

He then held on tops and finished 46 on double 16 to complete the victory, winning the final three legs without reply.

Humphries had the stronger scoring, but Clayton’s finishing settled the contest.

The result completed a demanding Sunday for Clayton, who beat Rob Cross, Karel Sedlacek and Gian van Veen before facing Humphries.

Our final preview traced both players’ routes through the evening session.

Humphries arrived in Switzerland as the newly crowned World Grand Prix champion and reached another final, but could not add the Basel title.

Clayton collected £35,000 for his victory, with the Dutch Darts Championship the next event on the European Tour.

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