Published • loading... • Updated
Littler Recovers to Stage Comeback and See Off Nopport
The 19-year-old world number one recovered from a 3-1 deficit and sealed victory with a 95 checkout after crowd boos in a first-round thriller.
- On Friday, world number one Luke Littler defeated Dutchman Danny Noppert 6-4 at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to advance in the tournament.
- Faced with a partisan Amsterdam crowd, the 19-year-old reigning world champion lost three consecutive legs to fall 3-1 behind before rallying to tie the match at 3-3.
- The turning point came when Noppert failed to complete a 44 checkout, then with the score tied 4-4, Littler produced a 95 checkout to move within sight of victory.
- Littler will next face Nathan Aspinall, who advanced by defeating Raymond Smith 6-4 in his own first-round match.
- Elsewhere in the tournament, defending champion Michael van Gerwen fell to a 6-5 defeat against Daryl Gurney on Thursday, while former World Series Final winner Gerwyn Price overcame Brody Klinge.
Insights by Ground AI
17 Articles
17 Articles
Gazette-News+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Luke Littler survives early scare against Danny Noppert in Amsterdam
The 19-year-old fought back from 3-1 down in front of a partisan crowd against his Dutch opponent.
·Colchester, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Luke Littler dealt with both Danny Noppert and the hostile crowd at AFAS Life during the World Series of Darts in Amsterdam. The Englishman lost his temper for a moment, but ultimately still won: 6-4.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Read Full Article
Friday evening is the second day of the World Series of Darts Finals at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Eight matches are on the schedule, with three Dutch players in action: Wessel Nijman, Danny Noppert, and Maik Kuivenhoven. Follow it closely here!
·Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources17
Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
56% Center
L 33%
C 56%
11%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
