Luke Littler cements his dominance with second world title
Luke Littler did not simply defend his world title this year — he underlined his dominance. If last season was about proving he belonged at the top, the 18-year-old’s latest World Championship run was about showing just how far ahead he already is. From the opening rounds to the final dart, Littler controlled the tournament with remarkable authority, dropping only four sets in total and rarely appearing under genuine pressure. His emphatic victory over Gian van Veen in the final was the perfect conclusion. Calm, precise and ruthless, Littler produced a performance that made elite-level darts look effortless. Any suggestion of vulnerability quickly disappeared as he delivered when it mattered most. Asked repeatedly whether he felt unstoppable, Littler remained characteristically measured. “At times, I am unstoppable,” was as far as he would go. Yet the numbers speak loudly: two world […]