Littler Advances to Last 16 in Grand Slam

Luke Littler, a 17-year-old darts prodigy, has secured a spot in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts after impressive victories over Dimitri Van den Bergh and Keane Barry. Littler's performance has made him the favorite to win his first Grand Slam title, with odds of 9/4, despite being unseeded in Group F. His breakthrough year has seen him accumulate significant earnings, including a second-place finish at the PDC World Championship and victories in other major events, boosting his net worth to an estimated £700,000. Despite his success, Littler faces criticism for not consistently performing at the highest level in televised events, with some professionals urging him to capitalize on his potential to break into the world’s top 16. As Littler continues to draw significant attention and emotion from fans, both supportive and critical, his journey in the Grand Slam is closely watched. The tournament winner will receive a prize of £150,000, further adding to Littler's potential earnings should he triumph.