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Littler Darts to World No. 1 Stardom
22 Nov
Summary
- Luke Littler secured a win as the new world number one.
- Gian van Veen achieved a comeback victory against Luke Humphries.
- Littler aims for his first Players Championship title.

Luke Littler commenced his tenure as the world's top-ranked darts player with a decisive 6-1 victory over Jeffrey de Graaf in the Players Championship Finals. After being formally introduced as the new world number one, Littler delivered a stellar performance, averaging 104.46 as he pursues his inaugural Players Championship title.
In a dramatic turn of events, Gian van Veen produced another stunning comeback, overcoming Luke Humphries 6-5. This victory marks the second time in less than a month that Van Veen has defeated the former world number one, having previously triumphed in the European Championship final. Humphries, despite an early lead, faltered under pressure, ultimately succumbing to Van Veen's persistence.
Several other notable players advanced, including Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting, and Nathan Aspinall. However, four-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld and established players like Rob Cross, Dave Chisnall, and Jonny Clayton were eliminated. James Wade also progressed, securing a comfortable win.



