Darts prodigy Luke Littler: The youngest world number one in history!

Darts prodigy Luke Littler: The youngest world number one in history!

Luke Littler made history in the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton last Sunday. The 18-year-old not only won the title, but is also the youngest darts world number one of all time. He beat the experienced Luke Humphries 16:11 in the final and catapulted himself to the top of the rankings.

This impressive achievement comes at a time when Luke Humphries has been at the top of the rankings since January 2024. Littler has not only secured the title through his success in the Grand Slam of Darts, but will also take part in the upcoming World Darts Championship as the top seed.

Darts World Championship at Alexandra Palace

This year the Darts World Championship will take place between December 11th and January 3rd at the prestigious Alexandra Palace in London. With a field of 128 players, the Austrian darts legend Mensur Suljovic is also represented, who definitely wants to cause a stir this season.

Littler's rise in the darts world is remarkable. Having already caused a sensation on the international darts scene, the young player is now considered one of the greatest talents of his generation. His playing style and his strong nerves have aroused great interest among many darts fans and experts.

The World Darts Championship will provide a big stage for Littler to further showcase his skills and potentially win another title. Many in the darts community expect him to be the next big thing and continue to fill the history books with his achievements.

Overall, Littler's success shows not only his individual talent, but also the potential for the future of darts. The coming weeks will therefore be watched with excitement as the darts world prepares for the championship and Littler looks to capitalize on his newfound fame.