LUKE HUMPHRIES has revealed the bizarre pre-match ritual that gets him playing his best. The world number one earned himself yet another title last week as he lifted the World Masters trophy after a 6-5 win over Jonny Clayton in the final. Humphries, who pocketed £100,000 for his troubles, wouldn't have managed to add another title to his CV if it weren't for his unusual pre-match ritual - an afternoon kip.

Cool Hand Luke admitted that he plays his best after he manages to get some sleep in the afternoon to prepare for his matches. Speaking after getting the better of Damon Heta in the Masters quarter-finals, he said: "I can go for a nice sleep. Sometimes when I get those sleeps, I feel way better.". Perhaps it's the extra rest that has helped him cement himself as the best tungsten thrower in the world at the moment.

Humphries tops the Order of Merit with a whopping £1.9MILLION in prize money over the last two years. While he has won 14 events in that time, including the 2024 World Championship, the World Matchplay and the World Cup of Darts. But to stay at the top, Humpries has had to make a few small tweaks as well as making sure he gets his beauty sleep. The 29-year-old explained that he's slowed down his approach at the oche, revealing it was the change that helped him get the better of Aussie Heta in the quarter-finals too.

CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. He said: "I've slowed down my throws a little and I've seen it work. "Sometimes, I'll throw too quick. I think it affects my rhythm.". Humphries will be hoping his changes will help him continue his fine form as he heads into the start of the Premier League this week. Action begins in the new Premier League this season on Thursday with the darts tour starting at the SSE Arena in Belfast.

Humphries will face off against the likes of Luke Littler, Stephen Bunting, Michael van Gerwen and Rob Cross over the course of the 17-week tournament. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club. Night 1 - The SSE Arena, Belfast - Thursday February 6. Night 2 - OVO Hydro, Glasgow - Thursday February 13. Night 3 - 3Arena, Dublin - Thursday February 20.

Night 4 - Westpoint Exeter - Thursday February 27. Night 5 - The Brighton Centre - Thursday March 6. Night 6 - Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham - Thursday March 13. Night 7 - Utilita Arena, Cardiff - Thursday March 20. Night 8 - Utilita Arena, Newcastle - Thursday March 27. Night 9 - Uber Arena, Berlin - Thursday April 3. Night 10 - AO Arena, Manchester - Thursday April 10. Night 11 - Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam - Thursday April 17.