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Everything seems to be going Luke Littler’s way at the PDC World Darts Championship, with the surprise elimination of Michael van Gerwen opening up the draw still further for the 16-year-old sensation.
Littler faces Rob Cross in the semi-finals this evening, knowing that either Luke Humphries or the unseeded Scott Williams await in the final. Humphries is considered the bookmakers’ favourite, but Littler becoming the youngest-ever darts world champion is now a distinct possibility. The youngest winner is Van Gerwen, who was 24 years and nine months when he won his first title in 2014. Littler has already earned £100,000 for his progress so far. If he goes all the way and wins the tournament, he would earn £500,000.
Ordinarily, Cross’ comeback from 4-0 down against Chris Dobey would have been one of the stories of the tournaments, but has been overshadowed by Littler’s exploits. Cross knows a thing or two about underdog stories at Alexandra Palace, having beaten Phil Taylor in the 2018 final in his first appearance at the tournament just 11 months after turning professional.
Everyone loves an underdog story,” Cross said. “As the public and people looking at the game, everyone loves an underdog story.
“I am not being rude, I am on Luke’s side, I love an underdog story.
“It took a bit of pressure off me winning it first time as well. He’s fantastic and he deserves all the luck in the world, he is a nice, young boy. Tomorrow we play darts, though, and I have to go down to business.”
Littler believes it is going to “take a lot” to stop his juggernaut.
“It feels unbelievable. I would never have thought I would have got to the semis on my debut year,” he said. “Brendan was just another opponent in my way and I have brushed him aside and now I am into the semi-final.
“It’s going to take a lot to stop me, based on my performances so far. But it is about whatever Luke Littler turns up.”
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