May 23rd 2024.
In a thrilling Premier League Darts final on Thursday night, 17-year-old Luke Littler emerged victorious over world number one Luke Humphries, sealing his first major PDC title with an 11-7 win. The two had previously faced off in an epic World Darts Championship final in January, and this rematch did not disappoint the 14,000-strong crowd at London's O2 Arena.
Littler's victory was nothing short of impressive, as he threw his fourth nine-darter of the year in the 11th leg after the halfway break, taking a 6-5 lead. From that point on, he maintained control of the match, leaving Humphries trailing behind. After securing the win with a double top, Littler was embraced by his opponent before celebrating with his loved ones in the crowd.
In a post-match interview, Humphries congratulated Littler and then surprisingly blamed a "massive wind" for his loss. He explained that the strong breeze had made it difficult for both players throughout the night, but that it seemed to have stopped after the tenth leg, allowing them to play a great game. He praised Littler's ability to handle the conditions and acknowledged him as a fantastic player.
Later on, at the press conference, Humphries revealed that Littler had also been affected by the wind and that they had discussed it before the final. He expressed his belief that Littler's first major title was well-deserved and that he will continue to have a successful career in the sport. He also acknowledged that Littler's victory was inevitable, but that it would have been an even closer match if the wind had not been a factor.
Littler's future in the game was a topic of discussion, with Humphries predicting that he will become a dominant force like Phil Taylor, and that eventually, fans may even start rooting against him. But for now, everyone is thrilled to see Littler's rise to success, and Humphries is confident that he will win many more titles in the future.
During his victory speech, Littler admitted that he was unsure of how to react to his win, but he took a moment to address his "doubters." Holding up the trophy, he declared that they can no longer doubt him, and he is grateful to have won in front of his family, girlfriend, and manager.
As for his stunning nine-darter, Littler explained that he had just come back from a break and needed to use the restroom, but he was determined to make the most of the opportunity. And that's exactly what he did, adding another record to his already impressive resume. In the end, Littler was grateful for the break and the chance to play his game before returning to the stage to finish off his opponent.
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