Luke Littler becomes the youngest darts world champion ever, defeating Michael van Gerwen. This article explores his future prospects, including potential commercial deals, the pressure of being the champion, and his chances of breaking Phil Taylor's world title record.
Luke Littler, the 17-year-old darting sensation, made history by becoming the youngest ever World Champion after defeating Michael van Gerwen in a one-sided final on Friday. The young prodigy, who turns 18 on January 21, has already amassed an impressive £1.18million from ranking events and another £395,000 from international tournaments. His earnings are set to skyrocket further with lucrative commercial partnerships with high-profile brands such as boohooMAN and Xbox.
After a brief period of celebration, Littler is scheduled to return to the oche at the Bahrain Masters on January 16 and 17, where he won his first title in 2024. As the newly crowned world champion, he will face a different type of pressure. Littler was given a wild card entry into last year's Premier League, which he won in an impressive fashion, even throwing a nine-dart finish in the final against Luke Humphries. He has now qualified outright for the 2025 tournament due to his world ranking and will be present on the opening night in Belfast on February 6. The question now is, can Littler surpass Taylor’s world title record? Before Littler came onto the scene, the idea of anyone ever beating Phil Taylor’s record of 16 world titles seemed quite far-fetched. However, if there's anyone who can do it, it's Littler. With time on his side and undeniable talent and ambition, he stands a chance. But it's worth noting that the overall standard is Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what is next for Littler. When does he turn 18? It seems difficult to believe given his exploits over the last 13 months that Littler is still not an adult. But his 18th birthday is on the horizon as he comes of age on January 21. That will open up a whole new world of possibilities to him which could test his focus. How much money has he won? Littler has already won more prize money than any 17-year-old would ever nee
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