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Littler: Drop-off inevitable? Top star ponders future
20 Jan
Summary
- Luke Littler acknowledges a potential career slump is possible.
- He recently saw a 21-match winning streak end at the Bahrain Masters.
- Littler is preparing for a match against Gian van Veen in Saudi Arabia.
Eighteen-year-old Luke Littler, the reigning back-to-back World Champion, has admitted that he does not consider himself immune to a career decline. His remarkable year, which saw him overtake Luke Humphries to become world number one, was recently punctuated by the end of a 21-match winning streak at the Bahrain Masters.
Littler, who now holds a substantial lead in the Order of Merit, expressed a preference for being under the radar but accepts his current top position. He referenced Michael van Gerwen's career fluctuations as an example of how even elite players can experience dips. Littler is currently participating in the Saudi Arabia Masters, having advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Paul Lim.
He is set to face Gian van Veen in a rematch of the World Championship final. Reflecting on his record-breaking streak, which began in October with victories in multiple major tournaments, Littler acknowledged its significance. He expressed confidence in his ability to reclaim winning streaks against opponents like Gerwyn Price, who recently ended his impressive run.
