Luke Littler loses to little-known world No70 as 15-match winning streak snapped at Players Championship 21 in Wigan. Full Details Below 👇
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The 17-year-old had gone on a winning streak after taking victory in the World Series finals and then Players Championship 20.
Luke Littler was in action at the Players Championship 21 in Wigan on Wednesday nightCredit: REX
But The Nuke suffered a shock 6-3 loss to the Netherlands’ Maik Kuivenhoven
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But The Nuke suffered a shock 6-3 loss to the Netherlands’ Maik KuivenhovenCredit: ALAMY
But the teen sensation was finally downed by Dutch star Kuivenhoven 6-3 in their last 16 clash in Wigan on Wednesday night.
However, it didn’t seem to bother ‘The Nuke’ as he posted on Instagram: “Enjoyed the last few days for sure.”
Michael van Gerwen, who Littler beat in the World Series semis on Sunday night, went on to win in Wigan, beating Dave Chisnall 8-7 in the final, with an average just shy of 107.
MVG said: “I played really well, the scoring power was there.
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“Then this game can be a bit easier.
“I’m pleased with my performance, I’m using my darts and they are going well.
“Everybody is a winner.
“In loads of these, I’ve underperformed. To be back on this tour and to win one, it feels good of course.