January 3rd 2025.
In an exciting turn of events, Luke Littler has made it to the final of the World Darts Championship for the second year in a row! Fans and experts alike are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an epic showdown between Littler and Michael van Gerwen. Even the legendary referee Russ Bray is hyping up the match, saying that he expects it to be the greatest final in the history of the championship.
Littler, who was the pre-tournament favorite, has certainly lived up to expectations, securing his spot in the final with a dominant 6-1 victory over Stephen Bunting. Van Gerwen, a three-time champion, also had an impressive semi-final match, defeating Chris Dobey by the same margin. With both players in top form, the stage is set for an intense and thrilling night of darts in London's Alexandra Palace.
As he looks to redeem himself after last year's loss to Luke Humphries, Littler has remained laser-focused throughout the rounds. He knows that he can't afford to make any mistakes against the experienced Van Gerwen. The Dutchman, who won the championship in 2014, 2017, and 2019, is oozing with confidence and has made it clear that he has no intention of letting Littler take the title from him.
In his typical bold fashion, Van Gerwen confidently declared to the media that he will make sure Littler's chance at victory is nothing more than a "sniff." He also stated that he doesn't get nervous for these high-stakes matches, having been in this position many times before. However, he did mention that he likes to feel his heart pumping a little, which he believes is a good thing.
Bray, who was the referee for last year's final, is eagerly anticipating what he believes will be the greatest final in the history of the championship. He is impressed by the way both Littler and Van Gerwen have hit their peak form at just the right time. According to him, Littler's incredible scoring ability and Van Gerwen's unwavering mindset make for a perfect matchup.
Bray also commented on the added pressure Littler has faced this year after his breakout performance in the previous championship. He has been amazed by how the young player has handled it with ease, shrugging it off like a "dog shaking water off its back." Littler has appeared calm and relaxed on stage, even sharing jokes and fist bumps with his opponents between legs. But Bray knows that, when it comes down to it, there are no happy losers in this sport.
He explained that, in his opinion, happy losers do not exist. Winners are never happy to lose, and that's just a fact. Players like Van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price, who are known for their fierce competitiveness, would never be seen fist bumping and joking around during a match because they are focused on one thing: winning.
In the end, it all comes down to attitude, and Bray firmly believes that there are no happy winners. As the final approaches, the question on everyone's mind is, who will come out on top? Will it be the young and talented Luke Littler, or the experienced and determined Michael van Gerwen? Share your predictions and join in on the excitement of this thrilling final!
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