Has Luke Littler surpassed expectations after successful the Grand Slam of Darts? Michael Bridge and Polly James study {the teenager}’s 2024 on the most recent version of Love The Darts podcast.
{The teenager} once more showcased his prestigious expertise by coasting to the tenth title of his debut yr on the PDC Tour on the Grand Slam of Darts.
After an epic 16-15 semi-final win over Gary Anderson on Sunday afternoon, he returned to the stage within the night to destroy Martin Lukeman 16-3 within the ultimate.
Littler is now favorite for the forthcoming World Championship, one yr on from his breakthrough event at Alexandra Palace.
“What an unbelievable yr for him and his contribution to darts and make no apology for the reward we’re about to provide him due to what he’s persevering with to do to this sport,” mentioned Bridgey.
“There’s nice issues occurring proper now in darts. And considered one of them is how open it’s. You’ll be able to’t actually predict it anymore due to how good gamers you do not anticipate to be.
“I bear in mind after we have been in Sky Sports activities Information, the Premier League was being introduced. I requested PDC Chief Government Matt Porter: how arduous a choice was it to place Luke within the Premier League occasion? Simple! However individuals disagreed then, did not they?
“After which days later, he hits a nine-darter within the Bahrain Masters, he wins the Premier League, World Sequence ultimate winner, Austrian-Belgian Euro Tour winner, he is received Professional Excursions. So it has been an unbelievable 11 to 12 months simply watching him.
“It beggars perception what he is achieved and what he may go on to attain. What he did on these previous couple of days in Wolverhampton have been completely mind-blowing. And what he is doing, what he is persevering with to do to this sport is one thing very, very particular. It is an actual privilege to be a part of.”
Luke Littler received 15 legs in a row to assert the Grand Slam Of Darts title in Wolverhampton
Polly admitted 17-year-old Littler threatened to take over the world of darts and now he’s. “I simply thought we’re seeing the total package deal right here.
“Once we look again at first of the yr, when he was within the ultimate in opposition to Luke Humphries on the Worlds, it’s totally uncommon that you simply massive somebody up a lot after which they ship. After which that.
“That is why when persons are like, are we shocked to see him within the prime 5? Probably not, as a result of there was such an enormous buzz about him and he is delivered. And all of us acquired very enthusiastic about him. All of us thought he was going to take over the world. And he’s.”
Which darts gamers nonetheless carry a concern issue?
The panel additionally debated which gamers are nonetheless to be feared with Michael van Gerwen, Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gary Anderson and Michael Smith all within the combine.
The panel debate which gamers are nonetheless to be feared when enjoying in opposition to them
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