Luke Littler’s exceptional performance in the World Masters tournament has earned him high praise from Luke Humphries, who described him as the best darts player ever. The 19-year-old Littler secured victory over Humphries with a 6-5 scoreline, claiming his 11th major PDC title along with a £100,000 prize.
During the event in Milton Keynes, Littler showcased a remarkable 104.72 average and landed 13 maximum scores. He defeated Josh Rock convincingly in the quarter-finals and narrowly edged past Gerwyn Price 5-4 in the semi-final to advance to the championship match.
Despite his young age, Littler has already established himself as one of the most successful darts players in history, sharing the third spot with James Wade in terms of titles won, trailing only Michael van Gerwen (48) and Phil Taylor (79).
To complete his collection of PDC ranked titles, Littler only needs to triumph in the European Championship, an achievement that would solidify his position as a dominant force in the sport. Humphries acknowledged Littler’s prowess, emphasizing his ability to handle pressure and labeling him as the greatest player in darts history.
Humphries himself displayed a higher average than Littler at 105.51 and held a 5-4 lead before Littler’s impressive comeback in the final two sets. Littler expressed his determination and focus during the crucial moments of the match, highlighting the intensity and satisfaction of his hard-fought victory.
Both Littler and Humphries are currently at the forefront of the darts scene, with Littler gaining an edge through his recent triumphs over Humphries in TV finals last season. The competition between these two players is expected to continue throughout the year, promising more exciting matches for fans.
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