Luke Littler has been crowned World Grand Prix champion, defeating world No1 Luke Humphries 6–1 in a dominant display in Leicester.
The 18-year-old prodigy produced a masterclass of power scoring and composed finishing to capture yet another major title in what has been a remarkable breakthrough year for the teenager.
Littler, who has quickly become one of the most exciting talents ever to emerge in professional darts, showcased a level of maturity far beyond his years.
The atmosphere was electric from the very first dart, and it was Littler who settled quickest, punishing Humphries’ early inconsistencies to establish control of the match.
Luke Littler raced to a 4-0 lead in the World Grand Prix Final
| GettyThe Warrington-born thrower claimed the opening set after missing tops three times before pinning double five on his return. Despite not being at his fluent best, he found a rhythm soon after, hitting successive 140s and a 177 in the following set to seize a two-set advantage.
Humphries, meanwhile, struggled to find his usual scoring power and seemed rattled by Littler’s tempo and confidence.
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The third set produced one of the standout moments of the final. Littler opened with a 160 start and followed it with a maximum to the delight of the Leicester crowd.
After hitting treble 20 and treble 17, he missed the bullseye for a nine-darter by a wide margin — but returned moments later to take out double 10 for a stunning 12-dart leg.
From that moment, the teenager looked unstoppable. He followed up with back-to-back ton-plus finishes, including a clinical 116 on tops, while Humphries continued to battle without reward. The world No1 did manage to rally, producing a sensational 149 checkout and two consecutive 12-darters to claw back a set, but Littler remained unshaken.
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Luke Humphries was not able to match Luke Littler on the night
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When Humphries appeared to be building momentum, Littler extinguished it almost immediately, taking out another clutch finish on double 10 to move within touching distance of the title. His scoring power was relentless, and his checkout percentage remained exceptional throughout the contest.
In the sixth set, Littler looked poised to wrap up the title but missed a match dart at tops, allowing Humphries to sneak in and take double nine to extend the final. It was only a brief delay to the inevitable, however, as the teenager maintained his composure and returned to the oche with total focus.
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It was only a brief delay to the inevitable, however, as the teenager maintained his composure and returned to the oche with total focus.
The decisive moment came as Littler opened the leg with a huge 180 to leave 120 for victory. Though he missed a treble 20 on his first attempt, he returned to pin single 20 and tops for the title. The crowd erupted as Littler raised his arms in triumph, sealing one of the most commanding wins of his young career.
The victory caps off a sensational rise for the 18-year-old, who has already reached multiple major finals and continues to redefine what is possible for young players in the sport. For Humphries, it was a difficult night against an opponent who seems destined to dominate darts for years to come.