Teenager Luke Littler overpowered qualifier Martin Lukeman to win the Grand Slam of Darts on his match debut.
The 17-year-old misplaced the primary two legs of the ultimate however then reeled off 15 in a row earlier than sealing a 16-3 victory, his first main rating title and the primary prize of £150,000.
Littler, who hit 12 180s and averaged 107.08 in a ruthless show, instructed Sky Sports activities: “I’m simply so glad to win it.
“I’ve been enjoying properly all week lengthy, it’s been an extended week but it surely’s paid off and I’m so pleased to win this.
“I’ve at all times obtained to have my scoring energy with me, irrespective of who I play, it’s obtained to be there. I can’t afford to drop off in any legs. I had a sluggish begin however I kicked on from there.
“I knew coming into the match that if I did get my fingers on the trophy I’d be as much as quantity 5 on this planet.
“Quantity 5 within the area of 10 months, there’s nonetheless two extra rating tournaments to go so hopefully I can go a bit greater than 5.”
He’s simply totally different gravy. He’s good isn’t he?
Martin Lukeman on Luke Littler
Lukeman was stuffed with reward for Littler after seeing his outstanding run come to an finish in Wolverhampton.
“He’s simply totally different gravy. He’s good isn’t he?” the world quantity 45 mentioned.
“He’s performed nice for the PDC, performed nice for the game, all the brand new followers, the sponsorships.”
Littler had earlier overturned a four-leg deficit to beat Gary Anderson 16-15 in an exhilarating semi-final.
Anderson hit finishes of 164, 142, 124 and 102 as he opened up a 13-9 lead, however Littler stormed again to win seven of the final 9 legs.
