Demonstrated ruthless performance as the 12-year-old assumed to be the impending 'Luke Littler' successor
Facing Off Against the Darts Prodigy: Scott Williams' Rough Welcome for Jayden Walker
It seems the darts world had a taste of a future star as Scott Williams, the world number 37, faced 12-year-old phenomenon Jayden Walker in his inaugural county match. Known for his immense talent, Walker has impressed fans and experts alike, taking the darts scene by storm.
Back in December, Walker made headlines by winning an exhibition doubles tournament alongside content creator Angry Ginge. Together, they defeated the likes of Fallon Sherrock and JaackMaate, as well as outplaying the world number one, Luke Humphries, the day before the tournament win[1][2].
However, against Williams, representing Dorset at county level, Walker faced a different outcome. Scott recently opened up about their face-off on Drive, revealing he indeed gave the youngster a rough welcome[3].
When asked about upcoming prospects who could rival podium finisher, Luke Littler, Scott pointed out "Jayden Walker, another lad... I played at Dorset, I was his first-ever county game. He was 12-years-old or 11-years-old. To be fair, I smashed him. That's what you've got to do, but he's really good"[3].
Though Walker had no such success against Scott, he could potentially benefit from Littler's impact on the sport. Littler broke onto the scene in the 2024 World Darts Championship, becoming the youngest ever world champion the following year[4].
Scott had already recognized Littler's talent before his meteoric rise. In fact, they were teammates at the 2022 WDF Europe Cup representing England at the tournament in Gandia, Spain[5].
Still just 18, Littler is currently the world's number two ranked player, boasting 13 PDC titles under his belt, including five major events[4]. Known for his fearless and talented performances, Jayden Walker presents a promising future for the sport, following in Littler's footsteps.
On the Horizon:
- Jayden Walker: A prodigious player, Walker continues to stir excitement as a strong contender for future darts dominance. Fans eagerly await his further growth and accomplishments.
- Luke Littler: Having made significant waves in the darts scene, Littler acts as an inspiration for young athletes striving for success in the sport. Known for his exceptional talent, Littler undeniably paved the way for the next generation of exceptional dart players.
References:
[1] Modus Darts[2] Darts News[3] talkSPORT[4] Darts Reviews[5] DartsNorth
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- Scott Williams, the world number 37 in darts, was Jayden Walker's first opponent in a county match and, despite Walker's impressive performances, he managed to impressively outplay the youngster.
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- As Jayden Walker continues to stride towards darts dominance, he looks up to Luke Littler, an 18-year-old phenom who impressed the sports world by becoming the world's number two ranked player at such a young age and winning 13 PDC titles, including five major events.
