Littler Wins Grand Slam of Darts Title

Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler claimed his first major ranking title by winning the Grand Slam of Darts, defeating Martin Lukeman 16-3 in the final. This victory propels Littler to fifth in the PDC Order of Merit, marking a meteoric rise from his previous rank of 164. Littler's performance was dominant, winning 15 consecutive legs after trailing 2-0 and finishing with a high average of 107. He previously overcame two-time world champion Gary Anderson in a tense semi-final, demonstrating resilience with a 16-15 victory. Littler's total earnings for the year approach £1 million, bolstered by a £150,000 prize for this win. This success adds to his already impressive record, having dominated Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals with a historic 16-2 win.