Summary
Luke Littler won the World Grand Prix darts tournament by defeating Luke Humphries 6-1. This victory is Littler's first World Grand Prix title and his seventh major televised title in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).
Key Facts
- Luke Littler defeated Luke Humphries with a score of 6-1 in the World Grand Prix final.
- This was Littler's first time winning the World Grand Prix title.
- Littler, aged 18, was eliminated in the first round last year but improved this time.
- Littler's average score was lower than Humphries', but he was very effective in key moments.
- Littler won five out of six sets in close matches called final-leg deciders.
- Littler earned £120,000 as prize money for his victory.
- He has now won seven major PDC televised titles, the seventh highest in history.
- Littler is close to overtaking Humphries as the top-ranked player in the PDC order of merit.