Luke Littler’s history-making run at the World Darts Championship ended with the 16-year-old sensation losing 7-4 in the final to world No. 1 Luke Humphries.
Luke Littler’s history-making run at the World Darts Championship ended Wednesday when the 16-year-old sensation was beaten 7-4 in the final by Luke Humphries.
The unseeded Littler was on debut at the tournament and would have become the youngest-ever winner of darts’ biggest prize, but lost an epic match at the Alexandra Palace in London.
At one point the teenager had the chance to take a 5-2 lead, only for world No. 1 Humphries to come back to win five straight sets, his first world title and 500,000 pounds ($630,000) in prize money.
“Honestly, I was thinking in the back of my mind, ‘Get this one now’ because he’s going to dominate world darts soon,” Humphries said after lifting the trophy. “He’s an incredible talent. I had to win this one tonight, but he’s going to win plenty, I’m sure.”
As runner-up, Littler won 200,000 pounds ($250,000) in prize money and looks likely to contend for major titles for years to come after making history by becoming youngest finalist.
