Luke Littler will develop into world primary for the primary time after reserving his place within the Grand Slam of Darts closing in Wolverhampton.
The world champion’s 16-9 victory over the Netherlands’ Danny Noppert means he’ll overtake rival Luke Humphries to prime the Skilled Darts Company (PDC) world rankings no matter the results of Sunday night’s closing.
At simply 18, Littler will develop into the youngest PDC world primary, surpassing Michael van Gerwen who achieved the feat aged 24 in 2014.
Littler’s earnings over the two-year interval that decide the Order of Benefit whole £1,770,500 after making the ultimate, a determine that can rise to £1,850,000 if he wins.
With Humphries defending the cash he received from triumphing on this match in 2023, even when he lifts the trophy once more, he can have earned £1,769,000 – simply wanting fellow Englishman Littler.
“It’s has not even been two years that I have been on the tour and I am already world primary,” Littler advised Sky Sports activities.
“That’s job carried out – I’m world primary – however there’s a larger match tonight.
“I’m one of the best on the planet. It doesn’t matter what, I’ve stated it all year long that Luke Humphries is one of the best on the planet.
“Regardless of in the event you exit within the first, second or third spherical you’re the finest on the planet.”
