Most expect the teenager to reach the summit long before he’s even old enough to be described as that specific adolescent term, but this weekend offers the first opportunity.
The teenage World Champion leads a star-studded field ...which also includes reigning World Youth Champion Gian van Veen and two-time Women's World Matchplay winner Beau Greaves...
Luke Littler’s oche genius has filled more national tabloid inches than certain members of the British royal family... there’s a jetstream of young talent following in his slipstream
A small consolation for Gian van Veen after his thrilling first-round exit at the World Grand Prix against Luke Littler. Despite defeat, ‘GVV The Giant’ made history by posting the highest-ever average in the double-in, double-out format.
It was a dramatic night at the World Grand Prix in Leicester as Luke Littler produced a record-breaking display, Michael van Gerwen suffered another first-round shock, and Gerwyn Price battled his way into the last sixteen.
Luke Littler revealed that his abrupt split from his former management company was planned out time before the start of the World Grand Prix, not affecting his mind-boggling 2-0 win over Gian van Veen in an instant classic.
Gian van Veen has been ridiculously unlucky with his recent opening round draws. After facing off against world number one Luke Humphries in round one of the World Matchplay, he is set to lock horns with Luke Littler in the World Grand Prix, a task that he is not daunted by.
After five years together, Luke Littler and ZXF Management have parted ways, ending a jubilant partnership, with the 18-year-old citing scheduling and his career progressing as the reasons for this abrupt end to their partnership.
Young darts sensation Luke Littler faces a different challenge than he is used to this week. The 18-year-old world champion, who completely turned the darts year to his liking with his impressive rise, now wants to add the World Grand Prix to his record.