Luke Littler has received high praise from Luke Humphries, who dubbed him “the greatest darts player of all time” following the 19-year-old’s victory in the World Masters. Littler defeated Humphries 6-5 in a thrilling match to secure his 11th major PDC title and a £100,000 prize, showcasing a remarkable 104.72 average and hitting 13 maximums in Milton Keynes.
With this win, Littler has now become the joint third most successful player in darts history, standing alongside James Wade and trailing only Michael van Gerwen (48) and Phil Taylor (79) in terms of titles earned. The talented young player needs just the European Championship title to complete his collection of PDC ranked titles, a feat that Humphries has already acknowledged by bestowing him with a major title.
Reflecting on his performance, Littler expressed satisfaction with his game despite some missed opportunities, attributing his success to handling pressure effectively. Despite Humphries boasting a slightly higher average at 105.51 and leading 5-4 at one point, Littler managed to rally and secure victory in the final sets.
Humphries, while disappointed with the loss, acknowledged the positives from the tournament and recognized the competitive nature of their rivalry. Both Littler and Humphries have been dominant forces in the sport, with Littler gaining the upper hand with recent TV final victories over Humphries in previous seasons.
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