In the climactic Bahrain Masters showdown, Luke Littler outdoes Michael van Gerwen, securing the title.
Young Darting Sensation Luke Littler Makes History in Bahrain
Luke Littler, an 18-year-old English dart player, has made a significant impact on the world of darts, becoming the youngest-ever PDC World Champion and the youngest person to hit a nine-darter on live television.
In a stunning performance at the 2024 Bahrain Darts Masters, Littler clinched the title with a nine-dart finish in the quarter-final against Nathan Aspinall. This marked his first PDC senior title and a significant breakthrough early in his career.
The young prodigy's path to victory was not easy, as he had to defeat Man Lok Leung, Nathan Aspinall, and three-time world champion Gerwyn Price with scores of 6-3, 6-3, and 7-3 respectively. Littler's victory over Price, where he broke the champion in legs eight and 12, secured a 6-4 triumph.
Following his World Championship final loss, Littler took a brief break from the sport. However, he returned to action in style at the Bahrain tournament, etching his name further in the history books.
Despite his impressive achievements, Littler remains humble and does not have specific goals set for the year. He is set to participate in the eight-player Premier League, starting on February 1, and the Dutch Masters, scheduled for January 26 and 27.
Littler's upcoming tournaments also include various events on the PDC calendar, with his recent participation including the World Championship, UK Open, and European Tour events. The exact dates for these tournaments are not specified, but given his status as world number two, it is likely that he will compete in major PDC events.
Meanwhile, other English players have also made their mark in the Bahrain tournament. Stephen Bunting won the 2025 Bahrain Darts Masters, but he is older and did not hit a nine-darter there. Gerwyn Price advanced further in the tournament than Luke Humphries, who defeated Littler in the World Championship final. However, Humphries did not face Littler in the Bahrain tournament.
Littler's runner-up finish at the World Championship earned him £200,000, while his victory in the Bahrain tournament secured him £20,000 as the top prize. The young star's journey in the world of darts is just beginning, and fans are eager to see what he will achieve next.
In the thrilling 2024 Bahrain Darts Masters, Luke Littler clinched his first PDC senior title and made history by becoming the youngest-ever player to hit a nine-dart finish on live television, highlighting his exceptional skills in the sport.
Luke Littler's recent performance at the Bahrain Darts Masters demonstrates his continuous success in the world of darts, further solidifying his reputation as a promising young player.
