US EditionLuke Littler Hits Stunning Nine-Dart Finish in Semi-Final Win over Josh Rock
- On Friday at Blackpool Winter Gardens, Luke Littler overcame Andrew Gilding 16-14, reaching his first World Matchplay semi-final and sharing a tender moment with Faith Millar.
- Earlier this year, he became the youngest World Darts Championship winner, beating Michael van Gerwen, and now aims for the Triple Crown after winning the Premier League and World Championship.
- In a gripping semi, Littler set a Matchplay record with 18 maximums, finished with a 107.5 average, and `“It definitely sparked me into life,”` Littler said.
- His upcoming final pits him against James Wade, who beat Jonny Clayton 20-18, marking Wade’s seventh World Matchplay final appearance.
- Littler, who was barely six months old when Wade won in 2007, can become the youngest Matchplay champion at 18 this Sunday.
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Luke Littler qualified for the final of the World Matchplay on Saturday evening. In his semifinal, the 18-year-old Englishman defeated Josh Rock (17-14 in legs), who had previously defeated Michael van Gerwen. His opponent in the final is James Wade.
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Darts superstar Luke Littler followed James Wade into the final game of World Matchplay. The 18-year-old world champion defeated North Irish Josh Rock in Blackpool with 17:14. Littler also dreams of his first title at the second most important tournament of the year thanks to a nine-darter.
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