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Littler successfully defends his UK Open title
Luke Littler became the fourth player to win consecutive UK Open titles, securing £120,000 with key finishes and defeating James Wade 11-7 in the final.
- Luke Littler retained his UK Open title at Minehead, beating James Wade 11-7 to become only the fourth player with back-to-back wins and claim the £120,000 prize.
- Littler stepped up his scoring and took control, stretching into a 6-3 lead after overcoming major double trouble to deny Josh Rock and progress from a 160-player field.
- Wade missed a bull to win the 15th leg and Littler responded with a 116 checkout; a 13-dart break at 9-9 then sealed the match momentum.
- That result extended Littler's unbeaten record against James Wade to seven and was his fifth title of the year, boosting his season achievements.
- After the final, Littler said 'It feels amazing', building on his first nightly 2026 Premier League win last Thursday.
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UK Open darts 2026 LIVE RESULTS: Littler WINS title in thrilling final over Wade
Luke Littler has retained his UK Open title! The Nuke overcame James Wade 11-7 in a repeat of last year’s final. Littler has become only the fourth person to win back-to-back championships at…
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