Luke Littler, the young darts sensation, made a dramatic comeback from the dead to defeat his long-time rival Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix. The thrilling quarter-final match took place in Leicester, where Littler managed to survive three match darts from Price to secure a nail-biting 3-2 victory. Despite struggling to find his best form throughout the game, the 18-year-old managed to turn the tables on The Iceman, who had previously beaten him six times in a row.
The match was filled with tension and excitement as Littler fought back from a 2-0 deficit in the third set to keep his hopes of winning his first Grand Prix title alive. The two players even engaged in a playful screaming celebration contest before Littler pulled off a stunning 152 finish to clinch the match. Reflecting on his win, Littler admitted, “It was very, very strange. Obviously, I wasn’t happy going 2-0 down. First and second set I was just on the wire every single time. I couldn’t get those doubles in. My sore throat is definitely worth it!”
Despite Price taking the opening set with his signature loud scream, Littler struggled with his finishing and allowed the Welshman to take an early lead. However, the young player showed resilience and determination by winning the next three legs to narrow the gap. With Price just one leg away from victory, Littler delivered a remarkable 154 finish to stay in the game. Price missed three match darts, leading to a deciding set where Littler finally emerged victorious with a sensational 152 finish. The crowd was left in awe of Littler’s performance, and his future in the world of darts looks promising.
