US EditionLittler and Rising Star Van Veen Set up Final Showdown
- On January 3, Gian van Veen and Luke Littler will meet in the final at Alexandra Palace for the Sid Waddell Trophy and 1,000,000. Van Veen vowed to bring his 'A-game' while Littler, returning as defending champion and world No.1, aims to defend his title.
- Gian van Veen reached his first final after a 6-3 semi win over Gary Anderson, and Luke Littler advanced with a 6-1 semi victory over Ryan Searle at Alexandra Palace.
- Statistically the semis were contrasting affairs, with Littler's heavy scoring and Van Veen's clinical checkouts; both men averaged just over 102 in Van Veen's semi, but his finishing secured a 6-3 win and final spot.
- The final carries legacy stakes: Littler could join an elite list by becoming the first to retain the world title since Gary Anderson a decade ago, while Van Veen seeks his maiden senior crown.
- As Littler seeks to emulate Taylor and van Gerwen, the final looms as a potential legacy-defining moment, with observers comparing his dominance to those eras while Van Veen follows a breakthrough year including the PDC Youth World Championship and recovery from dartitis.
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Dutchman Gian van Veen should perform a miracle in the final against the English star player.
After three weeks of fierce battles and show, this Saturday, January 3rd marks the end of the World Darts Championships in London. In front of the 5,000 spectators at Alexandra Palace, the Englishman Luke Littler and Dutchman Gian Van Veen will fight the supreme title and the million pounds sterling promised to the winner. English is the great favourite. Taking the title at only 18 years old, the world leader did not worry about the competition …
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