Luke Littler celebrated his second title within the house of 48 hours by claiming the Gamers Championship 20 crown in Wigan.
The 17-year-old, who on Sunday received his maiden World Collection of Darts Finals title in Amsterdam, defied a superb fightback from Stephen Bunting to triumph 8-7 in Tuesday’s closing following an exhilarating last-leg decider.
It gave Littler his ninth PDC title of 2024, together with three Gamers Championship successes.
“I’ve performed rather well, I got here right here with a great deal of confidence,” he stated.
“It is most likely the primary Professional Tour I’ve truly loved taking part in, aside from the primary one I received.”
Littler defeated Adam Gawlas, Jacques Labre, Andrew Gilding, Kevin Doets, world No 1 Luke Humphries and Dave Chisnall earlier than racing right into a 5-1 lead in his showdown with Bunting.
The reigning Masters champion hit again to degree at 7-7 however Littler held his nerve to prevail.
“I needed to change on,” he added. “In the direction of the tip I used to be getting a bit drained however I used to be simply saying to myself, ‘one final push’.”
What’s subsequent on Sky Sports activities?
The 2024 BoyleSports World Grand Prix is subsequent on the Sky Sports activities darting calendar.
The annual £600,000 match will happen on the Mattioli Enviornment in Leicester from October 7-13, as 32 of the world’s prime stars compete for the coveted title which was received by Humphries in 2023.
Humphries celebrated his maiden TV rating title with victory over Gerwyn Value in final yr’s match, and the world No 1 will return to defend his title later this yr.
Six-time champion Michael van Gerwen can also be set to star, with Littler poised to make his double-start debut within the East Midlands.
In a change to final yr’s format, Saturday’s semi-finals on October 12 will probably be contested over the most effective of 9 units, with the ultimate set to be performed over the most effective of 11 units on Sunday October 13.
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