Luke Littler, at just 19 years old, secured the World Masters title, prompting praise from fellow player Luke Humphries. Littler triumphed over Humphries in a closely contested match, showcasing his prowess in darts. With an impressive 104.72 average and 13 maximums, Littler claimed his 11th major PDC title along with the £100,000 prize. He dominated Josh Rock in the quarterfinals and narrowly defeated Gerwyn Price 5-4 in the semifinals to advance to the final showdown.
Already considered the joint third most successful player in darts history, alongside James Wade, Littler stands behind only Michael van Gerwen (48 titles) and Phil Taylor (79 titles). To complete his collection of PDC ranked titles, Littler now only needs to win the European Championship. Humphries, however, has already acknowledged Littler’s significant achievement.
Despite Humphries recording a higher average at 105.51 and leading 5-4, Littler rallied back to win the final two sets decisively. Reflecting on his victory, Littler expressed his focus and determination in clinching the title. The intense competition saw Price narrowly missing a match dart while Littler showcased his skill with a 153 checkout and two 121 finishes, entertaining the audience at Arena MK.
Humphries, though disappointed with the outcome, acknowledged the positives from the tournament, affirming the strength of his game. Littler’s recent successes over Humphries in TV final matches from the previous season further solidify his dominance in the sport. Meanwhile, Sky has enhanced its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle, now offering a comprehensive package including HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, and Hayu, in addition to 135 channels and extensive coverage of the Premier League and EFL matches.
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