Luke Littler, at just 19 years old, has been praised as the most exceptional darts player in history by Luke Humphries following his victory at the World Masters. Littler triumphed over Humphries in a thrilling match to secure his 11th major PDC title and a £100,000 prize with a remarkable performance, including a 104.72 average and 13 maximums in Milton Keynes.
Despite Humphries outperforming Littler with a 105.51 average and leading 5-4, Littler rallied in the final sets to secure the win. With this victory, Littler now stands as the joint third most successful player in darts history, alongside James Wade, trailing only Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor in terms of titles won.
In an interview with ITV, Littler acknowledged the pressure Humphries imposed during the match and credited his opponent for his resilience under stress. Looking ahead, Littler aims to complete his collection of PDC ranked titles by winning the European Championship.
Reflecting on his performance, Humphries expressed disappointment at not winning but acknowledged the positives from the tournament, emphasizing the strength of his game. Both Littler and Humphries are currently dominating the sport, with Littler holding the upper hand after securing previous TV final victories over Humphries in the last season.
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