Tournament in London - Darts sensation continues: Littler with 16 in the World Championship final
Darts teenager Luke Littler has become the youngest player in history to reach the World Championship final and is on the verge of a sporting sensation.
The 16-year-old Englishman clearly won his semi-final against compatriot Rob Cross 6:2 and can hope for a crowning glory and a winner's cheque of 500,000 pounds (just under 600,000 euros) on Wednesday (21:00/DAZN and Sport1). His opponent in the final will be either Luke Humphries or Scott Williams, who will play their duel at Alexandra Palace immediately afterwards.
In contrast to his previous commanding victories, Littler had to put up real resistance for the first time at the tournament in London - at least a little. Up until the quarter-finals, he had only dropped four sets in five matches. Cross, title winner in the 2018 final against legend Phil Taylor, played strongly, but another comeback like in the quarter-finals (5:4 after 0:4 against Chris Dobey) was a long way off this time. Cross was the second world champion after Raymond van Barneveld (Netherlands) to be defeated by the young Englishman in this tournament.
Littler moves into the top 32 of the rankings
For World Championship debutant Littler, additional doors are opening at the PDC after another brilliant performance - including 16 shots with 180 points. The youngster nicknamed "The Nuke" moves into the top 32 of the rankings.
He is now also a candidate for the prestigious Premier League, whose eight starters are to be announced this Thursday.
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Luke Humphries and Scott Williams are set to face off in the other semi-final of the World Championship in Darts, taking place at Alexandra Palace in London.
German viewers can watch the match on Sport1, while UK fans can tune in to DAZN.
If Luke Littler manages to win the final, he will join the ranks of past winners, such as Rob Cross, who triumphed in the 2018 World Cup final.
Simultaneously, Humphries and Williams are vying for a spot in the World Championship final and a potential share of the 500,000 pound (600,000 euro) prize money.
Cross, the second world champion defeated by Littler in this tournament, had an impressive showing, but fell just short of making another miraculous comeback.
Luke Littler's impressive performance in the tournament has not gone unnoticed, as he moves up to the top 32 in the PDC rankings.
Talent scouts are now considering Littler for a spot in the Premier League, whose starters will be announced on Thursday.
Fans of Darts around the world will be eagerly watching as the World Championship unfolds in London.
Source: www.stern.de
