January 3rd 2024.
Luke Humphries has completed an incredible comeback to beat Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace. After a thrilling contest, the 28-year-old, ranked number one in the world, emerged victorious, 7-4.
Over the past week, 16-year-old Littler has become an overnight sensation, beating former world champions on his way to the final in his first ever appearance in the competition. Heading into the final, Littler was on a 19-game unbeaten run.
The match saw Littler come from two sets behind to take the lead for the first time in the fifth set. However, Humphries was able to regain momentum, winning five sets in a row to secure the victory.
An incredible final was given the ending it deserved with absorbing drama right until the end. Humphries finished things off with a double eight to scoop his first ever world title.
Littler's journey to the final has been remarkable. He began his run with a first-round win over Christian Kist on 20 December before sending UK Open champion Andrew Gilding packing just before Christmas. He then produced a sensational performance to beat five-time world champion and childhood hero Raymond van Barneveld to reach the last 16. Littler demolished Brendan Dolan to reach the final four, holding his nerve after losing the opening set to beat Rob Cross on Tuesday night.
Although Littler's debut campaign ended in disappointment, his incredible run to the final means that there will be plenty more huge nights ahead.
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