US EditionLittler Dismantles Humphries to Claim World Grand Prix
The 18-year-old Littler secured his seventh major title with a commanding 6-1 win over Humphries, earning a £120,000 prize and closing the ranking gap.
- On Sunday, Luke Littler defeated reigning world champion Luke Humphries 6-1 in Leicester to win the World Grand Prix, claiming his seventh major title in under two years.
- Settling quickest, Littler punished Humphries' early inconsistencies and hit successive 140s and a 177 soon after to seize a two-set advantage in front of the Leicester crowd.
- Littler opened the leg with a 180 to leave 120 for victory and earlier started with a 160 before missing a bull for a nine-darter but finishing on double 10.
- He collected the �120,000 winners cheque, narrowing the gap with Humphries to just over �70,000, and Littler will play in the World Youth Championship on Monday.
- Looking ahead to the European Championship and Grand Slam of Darts, Littler signalled intent with a breakthrough year that redefined young players and sent a warning to current No1 Humphries.
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Luke Littler confirms shock career decision after decisive World Grand Prix win - The Mirror
Luke Littler claimed the World Grand Prix on Sunday evening after a commanding win over World No. 1 Luke Humphries, and wasted very little time in turning his attention to his next tournament
Luke Littler reveals unusual new goal after World Grand Prix triumph
Luke Littler won the World Grand Prix title (Picture: Getty) Luke Littler has set himself an unusual new goal after winning his first World Grand Prix title with victory over Luke Humphries. Littler was knocked out in the first round in his maiden appearance in the competition last year, but was at his very best this time around. ‘The Nuke’ met a familiar foe in Sunday’s final, World No1 Humphries, but proved far too much as he stormed to a 6-1 …
With a demonstration of power, Luke Littler won the World Grand Prix for the first time. The 18-year-old clearly prevailed against Luke Humphries. The release of the guard at the top of the world rankings is now imminent.
Luke Littler convincingly won the World Grand Prix. While that wasn't entirely surprising, the ease with which he defeated world number one Luke Humphries certainly was. The final score was 6-1 in sets, and Littler missed the bull for a 9-darter.
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