8 months ago

Luke Littler crashes OUT in the first round of the World Matchplay after 10-6 defeat by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen

Luke Littler has been soundly beaten by Michael van Gerwen 10-6, in a much-hyped first-round clash of World Matchplay, in Blackpool. It appeared 17-year-old Littler failed to find his rhythm, however, leaving van Gerwen to capitalise on mistakes an book his place in the second round, where he'll face Joe Cullen. Luke Littler crashes out of the opening round of the World Matchplay, in Blackpool It will be a disappointing exit for Littler, who has won a ranking event every month in 2024. Littler lost 10-6 to three-time world Champion Michael Van Gerwen on Monday Earlier in the evening, number-three seed Michael Smith beat Gary Anderson 10-5 to advance to the second round.

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1 month, 1 week ago

Luke Littler beats world No 1 Luke Humphries to seal Premier League Darts triumph in Glasgow after incredible comeback from 5-1 down to beat Rob Cross in quarter-final

Daily Mail

Defending champion Luke Littler sealed his first nightly win of the Premier League season by beating world No 1 Luke Humphries in Glasgow on Thursday. Luke Littler beat Luke Humphries in a final-leg decider to win in Glasgow on Thursday night Littler admitted it was a 'weird final' but produced his best darts when it mattered most Littler beat Rob …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler knows Michael van Gerwen will be ‘up for it’ as rivalry resumes

The Independent

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Luke Littler crashes out of the World Masters after losing 4-2 to Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals - despite the world champion averaging 108!

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler crashes out of the World Masters after losing 4-2 to Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals - despite the world champion averaging 108!

Daily Mail

Luke Littler bowed out of the World Masters after falling to a 4-2 defeat by Jonny Clayton at the quarter-final stage in Milton Keynes. The world champion averaged over 108 but was stunned by his opponent's lethal finishing on the final day, denying him the £100,000 winner's jackpot. Clayton, whose 60 per cent success rate on the outer ring propelled …

2 months ago

Luke Littler stunned by sensational Gerwyn Price at Bahrain Masters

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2 months ago

Luke Littler survives scare to reach Bahrain quarter-finals

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2 months ago

Luke Littler WINS his first match since becoming world champion as he books his place in the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals

Daily Mail

Luke Littler started life as a world champion with a hard-fought win at the Bahrain Masters on Thursday night. Just 13 days after becoming the sport's youngest ever champion at the age of just 17, Littler was back in action as he took on Filipino star Lourence Ilagan. Luke Littler won his first match since becoming world champion on Thursday …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler fulfils destiny to become youngest darts world champion on emotional night at Alexandra Palace

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler performance ‘mesmerising’ and ‘inspirational’ – Sir Keir Starmer

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler says watching re-run of last year’s final helped him clinch title

The Independent

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler sets social media alight with insane habit during World Darts Championship win over Michael van Gerwen as the memes flood in

Daily Mail

Luke Littler was unflappable at the oche in a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen to secure a first World Darts Championship win aged just 17. Luke Littler was unflappable at the oche in a dominant victory over Michael van Gerwen But his unerring accuracy hitting one particular double has set social media alight with a wave of memes The …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler breaks down in tears after winning the World Darts Championship before teen sensation, 17, shares touching moment with Michael van Gerwen

Daily Mail

Luke Littler broke down in tears after sensationally winning the World Darts Championship and shared a touching moment with Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen was the previous youngest champion when he won his first world title in 2014 at the age of 24 but Littler, sport's newest phenomenon, shattered the record with ease to take the Sid Waddell Trophy and …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler vs Michael van Gerwen - World Darts Championship RECAP: Live score and leg-by-leg updates as teenage sensation wins his first-ever world title with an emphatic 7-3 victory to claim £500,0

Daily Mail

Van Gerwen has had a lot to say about Littler's run to the final. It was a strong showing from the Northern Irishman, but, as it goes with set play, he didn't win his legs at the right time and fell to a 4-2 defeat. Surprise package Jeffrey de Graaf was up next and no competition for Van Gerwen, who …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler sends warning to Michael Van Gerwen after revealing final lesson

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mighty Mike van Gerwen to meet Luke Littler in world darts final

Dutch News

Dutch veteran dart player Michael van Gerwen will meet 17-year-old Luke Littler in the final of the world darts championships at Alexandra Palace in London on Friday evening. Van Gerwen, who has won the title three times before, beat Chris Dobey 6-1 to reach the final and the match for over €600,000 in prize money. “If I was to believe …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Semi-finals fizzle out but Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen set up fascinating World Darts Championship final

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler closes in on history after easing into World Championship final

The Independent

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler cruises past Nathan Aspinall to set up World Championship semi-final clash with Stephen Bunting

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Luke Littler holds nerve to edge out Ryan Joyce and book quarter-final spot

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler holds nerve to edge out Ryan Joyce and book quarter-final spot

The Independent

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler embraces ruthless streak in face of hostile Alexandra Palace crowd

The Independent

Luke Littler overcomes sticky start to beat Ian White and reach PDC World Championships last 16

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler overcomes sticky start to beat Ian White and reach PDC World Championships last 16

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Littler is a big deal

China Daily

Littler of England arrives for the quarterfinal match against Brendan Dolan of Northern Ireland at the 2024 World Darts Championship in London in January. "Luke Littler was forged into a winner, not just a great dart-thrower," John Part, a three-time world champion from Canada who is calling matches at the world championship for Sky Sports, told reporters. Littler said he'll …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Littler is a big deal

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Emotional Luke Littler breaks down in tears after record-breaking win at World Darts Championship

The Independent

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael van Gerwen makes admission after opening match of World Darts Championship

The Independent

3 months ago

Ryan Meikle denies Fallon Sherrock chance of Luke Littler clash

The Independent

3 months ago

Michael van Gerwen explains why he can take down Luke Littler despite poor recent form

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler ease into last eight

The Independent

4 months ago

Luke Littler puts on masterclass to win Grand Slam of Darts: ‘Just different gravy’

The Independent

4 months ago

Luke Littler storms into Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals with thumping win

The Independent

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler suffers first-round European Championship defeat

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael van Gerwen jokingly strangles Luke Littler after record-breaking defeat

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5 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler stunningly crashes out of World Grand Prix in first round

The Independent

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gabriel Clemens shocks Luke Humphries to set up Michael van Gerwen clash at Hungarian Darts Trophy

The Independent

6 months ago

Luke Littler beats Michael Smith to win World Series of Darts Finals

The Independent

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler, 17, tastes victory in £20 entry local darts tournament to bounce back from early World Matchplay exit and recent break-up with 21-year-old girlfriend

Daily Mail

Luke Littler has bounced back from an early exit at the World Matchplay and his recent break-up with girlfriend Eloise Milburn by winning his local darts tournament. Luke Littler won his local darts tournament It comes after Littler split from his girlfriend Eloise Milburn Milburn was a constant presence at Littler's side during his rise to the top of the …

8 months ago

Luke Humphries out to join illustrious club with win in World Matchplay final

The Independent

8 months ago

Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler in first round at World Matchplay

The Independent

8 months ago

Luke Littler labels Michael van Gerwen meeting ‘big first round for both of us’

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen to lock horns in World Matchplay first round

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler insists he is not best in world despite historic Premier League win

The Independent

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler’s new nemesis stands in his way on Premier League Darts finals night at the O2 Arena

The Independent

10 months ago

Luke Littler leaves Peter Wright STUNNED as the teenage darts sensation produces outrageous 120 checkout on his way to confirming top spot in Premier League table

Daily Mail

Luke Littler produced an outrageous performance to brush past two-time world champion Peter Wright on Thursday evening, hitting an incredible triple double 20 to seal a 6-4 victory. Luke Littler sends the crowd absolutely wild here in Sheffield, producing an extraordinary 120 checkout which leaves Peter Wright stunned! What a talent 👏 📺 https://t.co/gbUt9q25Jh#PLDarts | QF1 pic.twitter.com/WFfopYXVYF — PDC Darts …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler coasts into second round of Austrian Darts Open

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler overcomes jeers of Liverpool crowd to beat Gerwyn Price

The Independent

11 months ago

Teenage sensation Luke Littler sets up World Championship final rematch with Luke Humphries in second round of European Darts Grand Prix

Daily Mail

Luke Littler claimed a 6-0 win, while Peter Wright was the big name to exit on day one of the NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix in Germany. Teenage sensational Littler will take on second seed Luke Humphries, who beat the 17-year-old in the World Championship final at Alexandra Palace in January, in a mouth-watering clash on Saturday. Wright exited in …

11 months, 1 week ago

Michael Van Gerwen ends Luke Littler’s Premier League winning run

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11 months, 1 week ago

The next Luke Littler? Owen Bryceland wins back-to-backs tournaments aged 10

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Humphries makes ‘unbeatable’ claim after thrashing Michael van Gerwen

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler continues stunning rise with first Premier League win

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Indian Wells: Rune trumps Tsitsipas to reach final eight, to face Griekspoor next

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Holger Rune moved into the final eight of the men’s draw with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Rune, the 12th seed, played the role of aggressor throughout his encounter with Tsitsipas to end the Greek’s seven-match winning streak and reach his ninth Masters 1000 quarterfinal. The Dane delivered the shot of the tournament to stave off a break …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Van de Zandschulp faces Cerundolo after knocking out Djokovic

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Botic van de Zandschulp’s reward for pulling off a shock win against Novak Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters is a third-round match against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo. He followed that up with a straight-sets victory over the world number 30, big-serving 6ft 8in tall Frenchman Giovanni Mpteshi Perricard, to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time. …

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Indian Wells 2025: Top seed Alexander Zverev stunned by Tallon Griekspoor in second round

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Indian Wells 2025: Top seed Alexander Zverev stunned by Tallon Griekspoor in second round

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Tallon Griekspoor upset top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 in a marathon second round clash at Indian Wells on Friday. Popular 10th seed Tommy Paul eased past fellow American Tristan Boyer 6-3, 6-1 in front of a packed stands on court three. The 2023 champion, who missed the tournament last year due to illness, will face Britain’s Katie Boulter …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Alexander Zverev loses to Tallon Griekspoor in Indian Wells second round

ABC

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1 week, 6 days ago

Tallon Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Zverev at Indian Wells, avenges French Open 'heartbreak

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