Good day and welcome to our live updates of the World Darts Championship Final happening at Alexandra Palace this evening.
Luke Littler has made history by becoming the fourth player ever to reach three consecutive finals, securing back-to-back world titles by defeating Gian van Veen 7-1. This victory not only earned him £1 million in prize money but also the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy.
Following this win, the 18-year-old Littler has taken the top spot in the world rankings, while the runner-up, Van Veen, moves up to number three globally and claims the number one position in the Netherlands.
In an impressive display, ‘The Nuke’ triumphed over Ryan Searle 6-1 in the semi-final, whereas Van Veen, in his first World Championship Final and second major final, defeated Gary Anderson in a thrilling 6-3 match.
Despite Van Veen having an edge in their head-to-head record, Littler dominated the final, winning seven consecutive sets with an average of 106.02. He hit 16 maximum 180s, 19 140s, and maintained a 46% success rate on doubles.
The World Darts Championship has concluded with Littler successfully defending his title. Stay tuned for the upcoming Premier League Darts starting next month for more exciting darts action.
The Premier League lineup for the upcoming event will be revealed soon, with champions like Luke Littler and Luke Humphries set to participate. Littler, with two PDC world titles under his belt, is closing in on legends like Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen.
In a post-match interview, Van Veen praised Littler’s exceptional performance, acknowledging his own missed opportunities. Despite his disappointment, Van Veen expressed pride in reaching the final and his improved world ranking.
Littler’s remarkable achievement includes claiming the Ballon d’Art for the most 180s in the tournament and contributing to the charity donations made to Prostate Cancer UK.
As the new world champion, Littler paid tribute to Anthony Joshua’s friends and celebrated his back-to-back victory with the famous quote, “The first time was so nice, I had to do it twice.”
Luke Littler has secured his position as the world’s number one after clinching consecutive world titles. Witness the moment of his triumphant victory as the back-to-back world champion.
Gian van Veen displayed sportsmanship in defeat, acknowledging Littler’s superior performance. The finals showcased Littler’s dominance as he claimed the championship for the second year in a row.
Littler’s exceptional performance is setting new records in darts history, marking a significant milestone with his back-to-back wins.