Luke Littler, at just 19 years old, claimed the World Masters title, prompting praise from fellow darts player Luke Humphries, who dubbed him as the best darts player ever. Littler’s victory over Humphries in a close match in Milton Keynes marked his 11th major PDC title, where he showcased a remarkable 104.72 average and landed 13 maximums, securing a £100,000 prize.
With this win, Littler now stands as the joint third-most successful darts player in history, sharing the spot with James Wade and trailing only Michael van Gerwen (48 titles) and Phil Taylor (79 titles). To complete his collection of PDC ranked titles, Littler only needs to win the European Championship, a feat that Humphries acknowledged by recognizing him with a major title.
Despite Humphries outperforming Littler with a 105.51 average and initially leading 5-4, Littler rallied back to clinch victory in the final two sets. Reflecting on the intense match, Littler mentioned the pressure his opponent imposed, highlighting Humphries’ ability to perform consistently under pressure.
Littler’s path to the final was not without challenges, including Price missing a match dart and Littler’s own struggle with double shots. However, Littler’s exceptional performance in the final, including impressive checkouts and crowd-pleasing finishes, solidified his victory.
Humphries, though disappointed with the outcome, acknowledged the positives from the tournament, emphasizing his confidence in his game moving forward. The rivalry between Littler and Humphries continues to grow, with Littler having secured previous TV final victories over Humphries in the last season.
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