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Luke 'The Nuke' Littler smashes yet another record at the World Matchplay

Luke Littler’s sensational performance at the 2025 World Matchplay in Blackpool sent shockwaves through the darts world. The teenager shattered long-standing records across the board during the tournament, ultimately seizing his first World Matchplay crown and joining an elite group of players who have completed darts coveted ‘Triple Crown’.

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How can the best darts player in the world not be No. 1? Luke Littler keeps winning, yet Humphries still leads the rankings

Luke Littler made history this week as he completed the elusive Triple Crown, winning the World Championship, Premier League and now the World Matchplay.

Luke Littler News / Dartsnews.com / July 28

Analysts in awe at Luke Littler after World Matchplay triumph: 'He is just the scoring machine extraordinare'

Luke Littler made darts history again Sunday night by winning the 2025 World Matchplay. In an intense final in Blackpool, he defeated the experienced James Wade 18-13 to complete his so-called Triple Crown: winning the World Darts Championship, the Premier League and the World Matchplay.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 28

'Looking forward to some down time to recoup': James Wade out of ProTour double header after marathon World Matchplay

James Wade reached his 7th World Matchplay final this weekend, falling short to Luke Littler in a thrilling 31 leg shootout. Wade who won the title back in 2007 was looking to pick up his first major title since the UK Open in 2021 where he defeated Luke Humphries.

Luke Littler News / Dartsnews.com / July 28

20 finals in 20 months: Luke Littler's dominant run in the PDC

Luke Littler won the World Matchplay this weekend, picking up his 14th title in the last 20 months. A run that has seen him complete Triple Crown, meaning he picked up the World Championship, World Matchplay and the Premier League, making him the 5th player to do so in history.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 28

PDC Order of Merit Update: Luke Littler closing in on World Number One as James Wade and Gerwyn Price big Blackpool winners

Luke Littler took a big bite out of his lead over Luke Humphries on the PDC Order of Merit after winning the World Matchplay Sunday night for the first time in his career.

Luke Littler News / Dartsnews.com / July 28

'Is there? Is there? It's in Germany? No, no, no… maybe if it was Wigan!' - Luke Littler not going to play Pro Tour this week

Luke Littler has made darting history only months after turning 18. After a sensational week at the 2025 World Matchplay, the teenager added the prestigious Phil Taylor Trophy to his growing cabinet of silverware, completing the Triple Crown and smashing tournament records along the way.

Luke Littler News / Dartsnews.com / July 28

'I want to conquer everything in this sport': Luke Littler still hungry for more success after 'ticking off' World Matchplay

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 27

Luke Littler becomes youngest World Matchplay champion in history after rampant final win over James Wade

Luke Littler is the World Matchplay champion. 'The Nuke' took down James Wade 18-13 in the final in Blackpool on Sunday and has added yet another huge accolade to his collection.

Luke Littler News / Dartsnews.com / July 27

Luke Littler only seventh player to throw four or more nine-dart finishes in TV tournaments

There was a moment of pure darting sensation at the Winter Gardens last night, as Luke Littler produced the tenth nine-darter in World Matchplay history—one that is already being hailed as the greatest leg ever thrown.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 27

Preview Sunday night World Matchplay: A second title for James Wade or a first for Luke Littler?

After an action-packed week, only James Wade and Luke Littler remain in contention for overall victory at the World Matchplay. Can veteran Wade win the World Matchplay a second time eighteen years after his first triumph?

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 27

'I think it is the greatest, all them trebles just perfect': The second best nine-dart finish ever? Not according to Luke Littler

Luke Littler hailed his jaw-dropping nine-dart finish against Josh Rock as “the greatest” ever, as he booked his place in the Betfred World Matchplay final with one of the most dramatic and high-quality matches in the tournament’s history and spoke to the media including DartsNews.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 26

Fine margins: The key to victory for Luke Littler and Josh Rock with intriguing World Matchplay statistic

Josh Rock and Luke Littler made it through to the semi-finals on Friday night at the World Matchplay and will face off in the leading clash on Saturday in the semi-finals but the key it seems was edging the mini sessions as they all finished the same scoreline.

Luke Littler finishes with a flourish to reach World Matchplay semi-finals

‘The Nuke’ will face Josh Rock in Blackpool on Saturday.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 25

Young Guns (Go for It): Josh Rock upsets Gerwyn Price to set out World Matchplay semi-final showdown with Luke Littler

In what will be a mouthwatering darting showdown, Josh Rock will face Luke Littler in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Matchplay on Saturday night after ‘Rocky’ took down Gerwyn Price.

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