Darts sensation Luke Littler faced defeat against Michael van Gerwen at the World Matchplay, with van Gerwen dominating the match and securing a 10-6 victory. Littler, a 17-year-old prodigy, expressed his disappointment post-match using the word 'embarrassing' on social media. Despite recent criticism from fellow players like Gerwyn Price for a dip in form, Littler's popularity and success in the sport have been significant, including winning the Premier League. The upcoming intense rivalry between Littler and van Gerwen has drawn attention ahead of their match at the World Matchplay. Price, while critical of Littler's recent performances, acknowledges the young player's potential as a top performer on the darts stage.