Is Luke Littler the favourite for World Darts Championship as he rakes in 9 PDC titles on debut year and hopes there’s more to come
The countdown to darts’ biggest prize is on and teenage sensation Luke Littler will be looking to go one further this time around.
He’s proving unstoppable so far on the stage and floor events, with many now tipping him as the favourite to win World Championship number one.
He’s proving unstoppable so far on the stage and floor events, with many now tipping him as the favourite to win World Championship number one.
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00:00The relentless pressure placed on Luke Littler's shoulders since he burst onto the scene at
00:07the World Darts Championships last December was unfathomable.
00:12Littler sent a clear message to the likes of Luke Humphries and Michael Van Gerwen after
00:16winning a pro tour event in Wigan. Speaking after his victory in the final, the nuke simply
00:22said it's just what I do.
00:25World number one and reigning world champion Luke Humphries certainly has some making up
00:29to do on the nuke. After their infamous first meeting, Littler bested Humphries in their
00:34subsequent six clashes across the Premier League, a competition the teenager went on
00:39to win, as well as the World Series and pro tour.
00:44As he hunts for more accolades, those around him have been put on notice. Reaching ten
00:50titles for the year would see him join an illustrious club that includes the likes of
00:54Phil Taylor, Peter Wright and Michael Van Gerwen.
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