Luke Littler, the 16-year-old prodigy in the world of darts, has had an exhilarating journey, to say the least. In recent weeks, he has captured the attention of fans worldwide as he climbed his way up to become one of the top players in the sport. Despite his remarkable achievements, Littler faced defeat at the hands of Luke Humphries (7-4) during Wednesday’s World Darts Championship finals.
Throughout the past few weeks, Littler has proven his mettle by defeating even the most experienced darts players, including former world champions. Now, he is set to face off against the world’s number-one player, Luke Humphries, in the finals on Wednesday.
Not only has Littler gained fame for his exceptional talent, but the sport of darts itself, often considered a favorite pastime at bars, is experiencing a renewed surge of interest. Let’s delve into the world of Luke Littler and the World Darts Championship.
Who exactly is Luke Littler?
Dubbed “The Nuke,” Littler has already etched his name in history by becoming the youngest-ever player to reach the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship. And now, he has surpassed that record by making it to the finals this week. Before Littler’s remarkable feat, the title of the youngest World Championship finalist belonged to Kirk Shepherd, who was 21 years old when he finished as the runner-up in 2008.
Littler left spectators in awe when he triumphed over former world champion Rob Cross with a score of 6-2 in the semi-finals on Tuesday. Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle, impressed by Littler’s victory, remarked, “He has the darting world at his feet.” Mardle went on to describe the teenager as “probably the most naturally gifted player I have ever seen in my life.”
“I am at a loss for words. It’s simply unbelievable to think that I am in the World Championship final in my debut,” Littler expressed to Sky Sports. “I was content with winning just one game, but now I believe I can go all the way.”
Littler also shared a touching moment with Rob Cross, who encouraged him by saying, “God bless, you’re just one step away, go for it.” Cross himself had won the World Championship on his debut six years ago.
On Saturday, Littler secured his place in the quarter-finals by defeating the five-time world champion Raymond Van
