Teenager Luke Littler Aims for Historic Win in PDC World Darts Championship Final
In a stunning display at the PDC World Darts Championship, 16-year-old Luke Littler has become the youngest player ever to reach the final, securing a guaranteed £200,000 in prize money. His remarkable journey, starting from being ranked 164th in the world, has now positioned him as a potential top-ten player.
Littler's sensational journey includes notable victories over five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld and 2018 PDC world champion Rob Cross, whom he defeated 6-2 in the semi-final.
Littler's unconventional approach to preparation, which includes waking up at midday and a diet of ham and cheese omelettes and pizza, remains unchanged as he faces world number one Luke Humphries in the final.
Littler, who has consistently averaged over 100 throughout the tournament, has become a crowd favourite at Alexandra Palace, with chants like "there's only one Luke Littler" echoing through the arena.
His opponent, Luke Humphries, ascended to the world number one spot with a dazzling performance, taking out Scott Williams in the semi-final with an average of 108.74.
Humphries acknowledges Littler's prowess, stating, "If he plays like he did tonight, tomorrow is not going to faze him at all, so I will probably have to play the game of my life."
The stage is set for a historic clash as these two rising stars vie for the coveted PDC World Darts Championship title in what promises to be an unforgettable final.
