After a whirlwind first couple of years on the tour, the very last thing for Littler to perform was the world-number-one rating.
Humphries had topped the PDC Order of Advantage since successful the 2024 World Championships however Littler had been step by step chipping away at his rival’s lead and finally accomplished his ascension on the Grand Slam of Darts.
He gained 10 of the final 11 legs to beat Danny Noppert within the semi-finals and safe high spot within the rankings, even earlier than the ultimate towards Humphries.
He went on to win that 16-11, successful 10 of the ultimate 13 legs to safe back-to-back titles.
“I’m the very best on this planet, I can lastly say. World primary, you’re the finest on this planet. To high it off by going back-to-back right here makes it much more particular.
“Now I am primary, I am hungry to remain there. I need to be there for the following few years. There’s going to be a goal on my again from Luke and all the opposite gamers. It is made me extra hungry.
“Now I’ve obtained the primary spot and he desires it again. We will be battling much more, I believe we will taking part in nicely as a result of clearly he desires it again and I do not need to give it away. You are going to see many extra nice video games.
“It undoubtedly is warfare as a result of if somebody takes it off you then you definately need it again. You do not need to be second. It is taken me 19 or 20 months to get to world primary so now I need to keep there for a couple of years.”
