December 10th 2024.
As the prestigious World Darts Championship approaches at Alexandra Palace, all eyes are on 17-year-old Luke Littler. After his impressive debut last year, where he made it to the final but lost to Luke Humphries, Littler is determined to go one step further and claim the title this time around.
But with success comes fame, and Littler knows all too well the overwhelming media attention and pressure that comes with it. In fact, he has already made plans to go into hiding if he manages to win the championship. "No one will find me," he says, determined to escape the chaos and maintain his privacy.
Last year's tournament was a whirlwind for the young prodigy from Warrington. From being relatively unknown in the darting world, he suddenly became a household name, not just in Britain but around the world. His incredible victories over top players like Raymond van Barneveld and Rob Cross captivated millions and made him a star overnight.
But Littler is not one to let fame get to his head. In fact, after the tournament, he retreated to a secret location in Wales to escape the madness and maintain a sense of normalcy. And now, as he prepares for another shot at the championship, he plans to keep things low-key once again. "A lot of sleep, practice, Xbox, chill out," he says, listing his pre-tournament routine. "Just chilling in my bedroom on my own, playing my game, on my phone."
The bookmakers are already predicting a showdown between Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries, who is also in top form. In fact, they are seeded to face each other in the semi-finals, which is already being anticipated as a blockbuster match. But in the other half of the draw, there are formidable opponents like Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, and Michael Smith, who could stand in their way.
But for now, Littler is focused on taking it one game at a time and enjoying the journey. After all, he has already achieved so much in his young career, with over £1m in prize money and 10 tournament wins in his first year as a professional. The pressure may be on, but Littler remains a humble and laid-back lad, just looking to have some fun on the dartboard and spend time with his friends. And who knows, he may just make history as the youngest ever winner of the PDC World Championship.
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