Youngstar Littler Secures Back-to-Back World Matchplay Title
The 19-year-old Luke Littler has defended his World Matchplay title in a sensational style, setting new records and earning £225k prize money. His victory made him the third person to win back-to-back titles after earlier this year.
Littler's performance was nothing short of extraordinary as he beat seventh seed Gerwyn Price 18-9. With an overall average of 111.04, he broke Phil Taylor’s record of 106.31 set in 2010 and also smashed the previous final average of 111.23 from 2013.
Littler's Record-Breaking Averages
At the final, Littler averaged an impressive 111.53 to break Taylor’s single game record by 0.3 points with his 114.99 average against Adrian Lewis in 2013.
New Tournament Record
Littler's remarkable form continued into the final as well, breaking Phil Taylor's tournament record for most 180s (66) and sealing his fourth ranking title of the year. Price also had a stellar performance with an average of 104.97 in the final.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Littler break Taylor’s long-standing record?
Littler averaged a blistering 111.53, edging out Phil Taylor's previous record of 111.23 in the final.
What does breaking both records mean for his career?
This victory cements Littler’s status as one to watch in the darts world and marks a significant milestone in his young career.
How much did Littler win from this title?
For claiming the World Matchplay, Littler secured an impressive £225k prize money.