Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Littler demolishes Humphries to win World Grand Prix

Littler demolishes Humphries to win World Grand Prix

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.

Source Information