Tournament in London - Teen sensation against number one: the darts final
For 500,000 pounds, the huge Sid Waddell Trophy and the greatest crowning achievement in his sport, darts teenager Luke Littler now has to overcome the highest hurdle of all. The 16-year-old Englishman will challenge Luke Humphries this evening, who will become the world number one from Thursday - regardless of the result of the final - and replace Michael Smith as number one.
"I was already happy to win a match at the World Championships. But now I can actually make it to the title," commented the emotional Littler in London after his 6:2 victory over former champion Rob Cross. One thing is already certain: the World Championships at Alexandra Palace will have a new title holder, that much is certain after Cross' retirement.
Impressive victories
After impressive victories over Dave Chisnall (5:1) in the quarter-finals and underdog Scott Williams (6:0) in the semi-finals, Humphries has the crowning glory of a fantastic season at stake. The 28-year-old recently won the World Grand Prix, the Grand Slam of Darts and the Players Championship Finals in succession.
Photos of Humphries and Littler playing against each other in a pub four years ago were already circulating on Tuesday. Littler was twelve years old at the time. Now he could become the youngest world champion in darts history. In the rankings, "The Nuke", as Littler is known, would rise straight to ninth place. The youngster has not even had a tour card yet, which is a prerequisite for participation in many important tournaments.
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- Despite being just 16, Luke Littler finds himself in Great Britain, preparing for the darts final against Luke Humphries, who is set to rise to the number one position in the PDC rankings from Thursday.
- The showdown in London's Alexandra Palace will see Littler attempt to add the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy to his collection, named after the legendary darts commentator.
- The tournament has seen Littler override challenges, such as defeating former champion Rob Cross with a score of 6:2, while Humphries has similarly stood out with victories against Dave Chisnall and Scott Williams.
- Littler, also known as 'The Nuke', has been propelled into the spotlight, with Germany's darts fans eagerly watching his progression in the tournament, leading up to the highly-anticipated final against Humphries.
- Triumph in the final would place Littler among the records,marking him as the youngest World Champion in darts history, and a promising figure in the international darts world.
- Humphries, however, is not one to underestimate the competition, having recently secured major titles at the World Grand Prix, the Grand Slam of Darts, and the Players Championship Finals.
- The final between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries will mark an exciting culmination of the Darts World Championship tournament in London, with the championship and the Sid Waddell Trophy at stake.
Source: www.stern.de
