Good day and welcome to our live updates of the World Darts Championship Final happening tonight at Alexandra Palace.
Luke Littler has achieved a remarkable feat by winning his third consecutive final and securing back-to-back world titles. In a dominant performance, he defeated Gian van Veen 7-1, earning £1 million in prize money along with the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy.
With this victory, the 18-year-old Littler has solidified his position as the world’s number one darts player, while Van Veen has moved up to the third spot globally, becoming the top-ranked player in the Netherlands.
In the semi-finals, ‘The Nuke’ overpowered Ryan Searle with a 6-1 victory, while Van Veen, in his first World Championship Final appearance and second major final, triumphed over Gary Anderson in a thrilling 6-3 contest.
Despite Van Veen having a previous advantage in head-to-head matchups, he couldn’t match Littler’s exceptional performance in the final. Littler showcased brilliance by winning seven consecutive sets with an impressive average of 106.02, including 16 180s, 19 140s, and a 46% success rate on doubles.
The World Darts Championship has come to a thrilling conclusion with Luke Littler successfully defending his title. Stay tuned to the Mirror for all the latest updates on the upcoming Premier League Darts starting next month.
Luke Littler, now a two-time PDC world champion, has joined an elite group with this historic win, ranking only below legends like Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in terms of world titles.
In a gracious post-match interview, Gian van Veen acknowledged Littler’s superior performance, expressing pride in his own achievements despite the loss.
Luke Littler’s exceptional performance included claiming the Ballon d’Art for the most 180s in the tournament, while a total of 1127 180s were recorded throughout, leading to £1.1 million being donated to Prostate Cancer UK by tournament sponsors.
In a touching tribute, Luke Littler honored the memory of Anthony Joshua’s friends and celebrated his back-to-back world championship win with the famous quote, “The first time was so nice, I had to do it twice.”
Witness the iconic moment as Luke Littler officially becomes the back-to-back world champion, securing his place in darting history.
Following his remarkable achievement, Luke Littler has become the first player in a decade to achieve consecutive World Championships, defeating Gian van Veen at Alexandra Palace with an impressive 7-1 score.
Don’t miss the action as the Premier League lineup, including world champion Luke Littler and other top players, is revealed on Monday, setting the stage for an exciting darting season ahead.
