Luke Littler shed tears of joy as he reached the third round of the World Darts Championship with a 3-1 win over Ryan Meikle
London: Luke Littler was in tears after his thrilling 3-1 win over Ryan Meikle at the World Darts Championship. It was an emotional moment for the young player.
Known as “The Nuke,” Luke really lit up the crowd at Alexandra Palace. He almost pulled off a stunning nine-darter but just missed it on his last throw.
After the match, he was so overwhelmed by the cheers and support that he had to take a moment to gather himself. His post-match interview with Sky Sports was put on hold for a bit.
Now, he’s set to face either Ian White or Ritchie Edhouse in the next round. It’s exciting to see how far he can go after knocking out Meikle, who had previously beaten Fallon Sherrock.
As a fourth seed, Luke is one of the favorites to win this year. He’s been inspiring a lot of new darts fans since his impressive run to the final last year.
In the match, he started strong but lost the second set. However, he quickly bounced back, raising his game and finishing with an impressive average of 100.85.
Throughout the match, he hit ten 180s, showcasing his incredible skill. It was a fantastic performance that left everyone buzzing.