LUKE LITTLER collected another darts major as he walloped dejected Luke Humphries in the World Grand Prix final – but nailing a nine-darter proved a step too far.
In just his 22nd month as a darts professional, the 18-year-old phenom won his seventh different televised premier event with a 6-1 crushing of Cool Hand Luke.
Luke Littler cruised to victory in his first Darts World Grand Prix final[/caption]
He thrashed Luke Humphries who was eyeing a third-straight Grand Prix title[/caption]
This was a small measure of revenge for losing the Premier League Final to the Berkshire thrower, 30, at London’s O2 Arena in May.
And as he counted his £120,000 winnings, he knows he is very close to taking Humphries’s world No1 place, which he could claim within the coming weeks.
Littler, the reigning world darts champion, said last week he wanted to finish this tournament, which uniquely has a double-start, with a nine-darter for the fans to enjoy.
Incredibly he came close to achieving that in leg one of set three but, to the great frustration of the crowd in Leicester, he could not locate the Bull for the perfect leg.
Littler was supported in the East Midlands by friends, parents and girlfriend Faith, whom he kissed on the lips on the walk-on.
It is unusual for The Nuke to arrive on stage first as normally his seeding is high enough for him to be involved in the second player entrance.
LITTLER MISSES THE BULL FOR THE NINE-DARTER
So close to more history at the World Grand Prix, as Luke Littler misses the bullseye for a magical nine-darter in Leicester!
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#WGPDarts | Final pic.twitter.com/6erZFcJawb— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) October 12, 2025
But he was not second best in this latest clash of the Luke’s enduring rivalry, nailing outstanding 104, 116 and 111 finishes in a superb rout.
A year ago, Littler lost in the first round of this event to Rob Cross but he learned from that lesson and returned to lift the silverware on stage.
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Only the European Championship, Players Championship Finals and Masters are left for him to win in terms of televised pots – and he could complete the set of majors come the end of January 2026.
Humphries celebrated in ironic fashion that he had won set five with a 154 to ensure it would not be an embarrassing whitewash but he will have that deep worry inside that he is going to be replaced soon in the world rankings by the undisputed best player on the planet.
What double do you fancy, Luke?
The World Champ nearly gets brushed in a leg and sees the funny side! pic.twitter.com/UznJ0ZqWRY
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) October 12, 2025
World Grand Prix Darts – all the info
THE World Grand Prix Darts is BACK this week!
One of the biggest events on the darting calendar is back, as thousands of fans descend on Leicester for a week of action.
The world’s best darts players will be in action, with Mike De Decker ready to defend his crown, while last year’s losing finalist, Luke Humphries, is the No 1 seed.
This is one of the few tournaments where Luke Littler has struggled, the reigning world champion failing to get past the last 32 in either 2024 or 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know about the World Grand Prix!
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INFO
- Tickets – how much do they cost and how can I buy?
- Start time, schedule and results for the week
- Rules and format – what is a double start?
- How much is the prize money?
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