December 2nd 2024.
Jayden Walker - a name that will surely be remembered. Just under a year after Luke Littler's meteoric rise to fame, another young prodigy has burst onto the darts scene, and his name is Jayden Walker. At just 12 years old, Walker has already captured the hearts of fans and has been dubbed as the sport's next big superstar. In fact, his recent exhibition match against world No.1 Luke Humphries on Saturday has solidified this belief among fans.
But Walker's talent doesn't just stop at exhibition matches. He also proved himself in the Pairs tournament at the MODUS Super Series event on Sunday, where he teamed up with YouTuber AngryGinge. Together, they left the crowd and their competitors in awe with their impressive performance, which included Walker hitting a 145 finish by pinning treble 20, treble 15, and double top. Even his teammate and his opponents, Fallon Sherrock and podcaster Jaackmaate, were visibly stunned by his skill and composure.
In the final, facing off against content creator Charlie Murphy and three-time BDO world champion Glen Durrant, Walker started off strong with a 180 and went on to secure the victory. Despite his significantly younger age and smaller stature compared to his opponents, Walker remained calm and collected throughout the tournament, proving that he is a force to be reckoned with in the darts world.
Reflecting on his win, Walker humbly said, "It's amazing, I never expected to win. But I also knew how good my partner is on the practice board, so I had a feeling we had a great chance. This is definitely the best thing I've ever achieved." Just 24 hours prior, Walker had also defeated "Cool Hand Luke" Humphries in an exhibition match, with an impressive average of 102 against the reigning world champion.
AngryGinge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, admitted that he didn't even know who Jayden was when he invited him onto the stage at their last event. But after seeing Walker's potential, he was thrilled to be partnered with him. "To be honest, I thought he was just a fan who had come to watch. But then he nearly checked out 76, and I thought, 'I've got a player here,'" he shared. Upon learning that Walker had also beaten Humphries with an impressive average, AngryGinge couldn't help but praise his teammate, saying, "He's absolutely amazing."
Naturally, comparisons between Walker and Littler were quickly made. Littler himself had taken the darts world by storm last year when he reached the final of the World Darts Championship at just 16 years old. One fan on Twitter even wrote, "The kid is insane," while another added, "He has no fear whatsoever." Some even predicted that Walker could follow in Littler's footsteps and become a future champion.
Speaking of Littler, he too has had a successful career following his debut, winning 10 PDC titles, including the Premier League Darts, Grand Slam, and World Series Finals in 2024. Now 17 years old, Littler is determined to go one step further and win the World Darts Championship, which will kick off on December 15. As for Walker, with his impressive skills and composure at such a young age, there's no telling what the future holds for him in the world of darts. But one thing is for sure, his name will be one to remember.
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