World Championships in London - Special praise for super talent Littler: "Will dominate darts"
Luke Littler held the miniature version of the world championship trophy in his hands and looked inconsolable. Losing the World Championship final on the world's biggest darts stage in London was a huge blow to the 16-year-old super talent.
"Every game before that was good, but this one annoyed me. Congratulations to Luke Humphries, he deserved it," said Littler after the 4:7 defeat against his compatriot. The young Englishman had led 4:2 and missed the chance to make it 5:2. The game then turned.
Praise from Humphries
The new world champion and world number one Humphries spoke at least as much about his rival as he did about himself after the shower of confetti at Alexandra Palace. "He will dominate darts. He's an incredible player. He's an unbelievable talent. I had to win this today because Luke will win a lot of these in the future, I'm sure," said 28-year-old Humphries.
Debutant Littler had previously won six World Championship matches in a row, including against former World Champion Rob Cross (6:2) and Raymond van Barneveld (4:1). Humphries openly called for Littler to be given one of the eight coveted Premier League places. "He's one of the best players in the world," said Humphries.
The happy winner added in praise in a TV interview on Sky Sports: "Luke is an incredible talent. It's not just about his athleticism, but also his appearance. He's handled it all brilliantly. You won't find another 16-year-old who is so grounded." The teenager is advised by record world champion Phil Taylor and will be competing in many important tournaments for the first time in 2024 with a tour card.
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- Despite the defeat in the World Cup final, Luke Littler's performance earned him recognition from the darts community in London, where the event was held.
- Luke Humphries, the World Cup champion, expressed his belief that Luke Littler, his young rival, will excel in darts on an international level, representing Great Britain in future World Masters (WM) tournaments, under the guidance of record world champion Phil Taylor.
- The London-based PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) is expected to consider Luke Littler's abilities for one of the coveted Premier League spots, based on Humphries' recommendation.
- In the aftermath of the World Cup final, the conversation surrounding the sport shifted to Luke Littler's bright future in darts, with Germany joining the international community in applauding his potential domination of the sport.
- Talented young dart players from around the world, including Germany, are keeping a close eye on Luke Littler's journey, hoping to learn from his growth and success as he continues to ascend the ranks, taking inspiration from his performance in the World Cup final in London.
- Luke Littler's exceptional showcase at the London World Cup final served as a reminder to many that the sport of darts is diverse and has a promising future, boasting talents like Littler who will certainly inspire the next generation of players to reach new heights.
Source: www.stern.de
