"The Warrington-born player confirmed his position by beating Dutchman Danny Noppert in the semi-final of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton. Littler will get the chance to celebrate his new status by beating Humphries in the final later on Sunday evening, the pair's next instalment of their enthralling rivalry which has gripped the sport over the last two years."
"Littler said: It's not even been two years, I have not even spent two years on tour and I am already world No 1. That is job done, now I am world No 1, but I have got a bigger match tonight. I am the best in the world. I have said it throughout the year. Luke Humphries has been the best in the world."
Luke Littler became the youngest ever PDC world No 1 at 18 after a rapid rise through professional darts. He first attracted attention with a record-breaking run to the 2024 PDC world championship final and became the youngest world champion a year later. Littler has transcended the sport and amassed 1.77m in prize money in under two years. He overtook rival Luke Humphries to top the rankings, beating Danny Noppert in the Grand Slam of Darts semi-final in Wolverhampton to confirm his position. Littler faces Humphries in the final, extending an enthralling rivalry that has gripped the sport for two years.
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