A tearful Luke Littler came within millimetres of opening his quest for a maiden World Championship crown with a nine-dart finish as he beat Ryan Meikle on Saturday night.

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Littler just misses out on nine-darter at Ally Pally

Teenager Littler threw a stunning 140.91 average in the final set to win 3-1.

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Luke Littler beats Ryan Meikle in record-breaking fashion at Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler was emotional after his first round win.

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Luke Littler next faces Ritchie Edhouse or Ian White (Picture: Getty)  Luke Littler has explained why he broke down in tears and was consoled by parents after beating Ryan Meikle at the World Darts Championship. The 17-year-old darts superstar, who burst onto the scene last year with a runner-up finish to Luke Humphries, made a winning start at Ally Pally on Saturday night but was left incredibly emotional after his win over Meikle. Littler, the…

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Christian Kist almost got two successors at this World Championship on Saturday night. Both Luke Littler and Damon Heta seemed to be on their way to a nine-darter, but unlike the Dutchman, they missed double twelve with their ninth dart.

Christian Kist kreeg zaterdagavond ei zo na twee opvolgers op dit WK. Zowel Luke Littler als Damon Heta leken op weg naar een negendarter, maar misten in tegenstelling tot de Nederlander met hun negende pijl dubbel twaalf.

VIDEO. Luke Littler in tranen na gemiste negendarter en historische set op WK darts: “Lastigste wedstrijd die ik al gespeeld heb”

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VIDEO. Luke Littler in tears after missing nine-darter and historic set at World Darts Championship: “Toughest match I've ever played”

Littler won 3-1 against Ryan Meikle to advance into the third round of the PDC tournament, with his next tie scheduled for after Christmas.

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Luke Littler breaks silence over what really reduced him to tears

Raymond van Barneveld has been dumped out of the PDC World Championship – with his opponent Nick Kenny reduced to tears. The five-time world darts champion lost 3-1 in the second round at Alexandra Palace on Saturday night. Kenny failed to contain his delight after beating Van BarneveldX / SkySportsDarts He was reduced to tears after sealing his place in the third roundX / SkySportsDarts Van Barneveld, who has won four BDO world titles and one P…

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Luke 'The Nuke' Littler Sets Record in PDC World Championship  Teenage darts phenomenon Luke 'The Nuke' Littler shattered a tournament record with a 140.91 set average, clinching a second-round victory in the PDC World Championship against fellow Englishman Ryan Meikle. This follow-up to his near triumph in January against Luke Humphries highlights Littler's exceptional form in this year's tournament.Littler, considered the favorite, showcased h…

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Luke Littler has won his opening match at the Darts World Championship. The 17-year-old Englishman beat Ryan Meikle 3-1. After some initial difficulties, Littler smashed a record in the end - and just missed the perfect game.

Luke Littler hat sein Auftaktspiel bei der Darts-WM gewonnen. Gegen Ryan Meikle gewann der 17-jährige Engländer mit 3:1. Nach anfänglichen Startschwierigkeiten pulverisierte Littler am Ende noch einen Rekord - und verfehlte nur knapp das perfekte Spiel.

WM-Auftaktsieg für Luke Littler: Beim Darts-Wunderkind fließen nach dem Rekord die Tränen

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World Championship opening victory for Luke Littler: Darts prodigy in tears after record

Littler just misses out on nine-darter at Ally Pally

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