Littler shatters incredible Grand Slam of Darts record to book a semi-final spot against Gary Anderson… who jokes he has a bizarre plan to thwart the ‘fantastic’ teenager
Luke Littler crushed Jermaine Wattimena 16-2 in what was a record-breaking win
Littler, 17, will take on Gary Anderson in Sunday’s Grand Slam of Darts semi-final
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Luke Littler continued his meteoric rise to the summit of darts on Saturday as he cruised past his rival Jermaine Wattimena to book a place in the Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals.
The 17-year-old darts star smashed Wattimena 16-2 to record the biggest ever last eight win in the tournament’s history, thrilling the crowd with an average of 105.11 and landing four ton finishes, including massive checkouts of 164 and 167.
It took Littler just 28 minutes to seal victory against the Dutchman, and the teenager will be delighted that he is building momentum ahead of the climax of Grand Slam of Darts — and also the eagerly-anticipated World Championships next month.
After the comprehensive win, Littler admitted he is brimming with confidence and basking in the crowd’s exhilaration when he steps up to the oche.
‘I felt very confident coming into tonight,’ he said. ‘I played so well. I’m so happy.
‘Fair play to Jermaine. I was too good tonight. When you’re playing that good you feel [a nine-darter] coming every time.