Luke Littler has disclosed that Mensur Suljovic predicted their encounter in the third round of the World Darts Championship before the tournament commenced. Littler, aged 18, progressed in the championship by defeating Welsh player David Davies in straight sets.
Despite facing tough competition, Littler remains a strong contender for victory at Alexandra Palace, especially after Gerwyn Price, a potential rival in his quarter of the draw, was eliminated by Wesley Plaisier. Suljovic also secured a win against Joe Cullen in a contentious, yet slow-paced, match earlier in the day.
Cullen expressed frustration with Suljovic’s deliberate playing style and accused him of ‘cheating’ on social media. However, Suljovic brushed off the criticism and focused on his upcoming matches.
Prior to the tournament, Suljovic had anticipated a showdown with Littler. After Littler’s triumph over Davies, he mentioned receiving a brief message from the 53-year-old Suljovic, setting the stage for their future clash.
In a post-match interview, Littler shared details of the message he received from Suljovic, expressing readiness for their anticipated match. Meanwhile, Cullen’s dissatisfaction with Suljovic’s pace was evident during their encounter, leading to post-match criticism from Cullen towards Suljovic’s behavior.
Littler’s journey in the championship has been favorable, with key competitors like Cullen and Ryan Joyce being eliminated by other players, potentially easing Littler’s path to the final rounds.
The PDC World Darts Championship began on December 11, offering fans the opportunity to watch every match live exclusively through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle.