As the youngest player in history - 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 on Tuesday evening 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.
"I have no words. It's just crazy that I'm in the final at my first World Championships," said Littler on Sky Sports. Unlike his previous commanding victories, he 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.
World Championship debutant Littler moves into the top 32 of the rankings
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.
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 important Premier League, whose eight starters are to be announced this Thursday.
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Littler's impressive performance in the World Championship final has caught the attention of Dazn and Sport1, as they will broadcast the match live at 21:00 on Wednesday. Luke Humphries and Scott Williams, Littler's opponents in the semi-finals, will play their match at Alexandra Palace prior to Littler's final. The winner of the World Cup final will not only claim the title but also a significant prize money of 500,000 pounds (approximately 600,000 euros). With his victories at the World Championship, Littler has secured a place in the top 32 of the PDC rankings and is now a strong contender for the Premier League, whose starters will be announced this Thursday.
Source: www.stern.de
