Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler sets his sights on becoming the youngest World Champion, facing off against veteran Michael van Gerwen in a highly anticipated final.
Darts prodigy Luke Littler has his sights set on becoming the youngest-ever world champion, describing the prospect as the 'stuff dreams are made of'. After securing his place in a second consecutive World Championship final at Alexandra Palace by defeating Stephen Bunting, Littler now faces a titanic showdown with Michael van Gerwen - and has vowed he is 'going to enjoy it' . The Dutch master, who triumphed over Chris Dobey to reach the final, is ready to shatter the teenager's dream.
The Friday night face-off for the Sid Waddell Trophy looks set to be an electric affair, bringing together two of darts' most luminous stars in a feverishly anticipated match. A win would not only mark a sensational year for Littler — who finished runner-up in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and was the UK's most Googled sportsperson in 2024 — but would also confirm his supremacy in the sport. Facing his second World Championship final after last year's defeat to Luke Humphries, Littler said: 'Everyone else is looking forward to it more than I am, but if I win seven sets I will be happy. Michael has been in numerous finals, this is my second, I know where I went wrong last year and I am sure I will fix it. 'It will mean everything, if I win seven sets I’ll be over the moon. I can’t wait to get on stage. It’s the stuff of dreams, everyone wants to pick up a trophy, but you have to be at the top of your game to do it.' Emphasising his carefree approach to the upcoming challenge, Littler made a vow: 'I can tell you now, I have got no pressure, I am going to enjoy it, if I can get off to a quick start I’ll be happy.' Littler's meteoric rise has seen him challenge Van Gerwen's status as the top name in darts, with both competitors locked in a fierce rivalry, each boasting six victories against the othe
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