Luke Littler Advances in Grand Slam of Darts

Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler achieved a stunning comeback victory over Mike De Decker in the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals, winning six of the last seven legs after falling behind 8-4. Despite a strong start from De Decker, who had moved ahead 9-8, Littler managed to force a deciding leg by closing out an 86 finish, denying De Decker a chance at a 170 checkout. Littler expressed disbelief at his comeback, stating he didn't believe he could overturn the deficit. In other matches, Jermaine Wattimena advanced after a nail-biting win against Dimitri van den Bergh, who missed multiple match darts, while Gian van Veen defeated Ryan Joyce decisively. Littler will next face Wattimena in the semi-finals. This match exemplifies the high stakes and intense competition characteristic of the Grand Slam of Darts.