
Luke Littler storms into Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals with thumping win
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luke Littler stormed into the Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals in style with a thumping 16-2 victory over Jermaine Wattimena in Wolverhampton. After a great start to the tournament in the group stages, Littler followed up his solid showing against Mike De Decker with an utterly dominant display against Wattimena in Saturday’s quarter-final to set up a last-four showdown with Gary Anderson. “I played so well, I’m so happy and fair play to Jermaine, I was too good tonight.” Littler hopes a Grand Slam nine-darter will come soon, adding: “When you’re playing that good, you feel it coming every time. I was too good tonight Luke Littler “It’ll take time, but hopefully it does come.” Littler will meet Anderson on Sunday after the Scot beat Gian van Veen 16-14 in their quarter-final clash.
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