US EditionLittler Beats Wade to Claim First World Matchplay Title
- Luke Littler won the 2025 World Matchplay title by defeating James Wade 18-13 at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
- Littler's victory followed his earlier Premier League success in 2024 and World Championship win in 2025, completing darts' Triple Crown.
- During the Final, Littler recovered from a 5-0 deficit, leveling at five apiece before pulling away with a 115 checkout finish.
- He set a new tournament record with 64 maximum 180s, surpassed Wade's six 180s, averaged 107, and earned a £200,000 winner's cheque.
- This win made Littler the youngest Matchplay champion and fifth player to claim darts' Triple Crown, and he plans to chase remaining majors.
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Luke Littler is only 18 years old - and has already won all important trophies. England's world champion is ready to become the number one in the world.
Darts World Champion Luke Littler won the World Matchplay title at the age of 18 and won the three most important trophies in his sport! In the Blackpool final, the Englishman, compulsorily defeated fellow countryman James Wade with 18:13 and secured the title in the second attempt in the tournament with a total of 800,000 pounds (around 910,000 euros). After the success in the final, in which he made a 0-5 draw, 200,000 pounds of winning check …
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The Independent (US)Luke Littler beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay crown in Blackpool
The 18-year-old set a new record of 64 180s for the tournament.
The 18-year-old Britishman won the final against James Wade on Sunday, July 27.
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