Every little thing appears to be going Luke Littler’s means on the PDC World Darts Championship, with the shock elimination of Michael van Gerwen opening up the draw nonetheless additional for the 16-year-old sensation.
Littler faces Rob Cross within the semi-finals this night, understanding that both Luke Humphries or the unseeded Scott Williams await within the remaining. Humphries is taken into account the bookmakers’ favorite, however Littler changing into the youngest-ever darts world champion is now a definite risk. The youngest winner is Van Gerwen, who was 24 years and 9 months when he received his first title in 2014. Littler has already earned £100,000 for his progress up to now. If he goes all the way in which and wins the match, he would earn £500,000.
Ordinarily, Cross’ comeback from 4-0 down in opposition to Chris Dobey would have been one of many tales of the tournaments, however has been overshadowed by Littler’s exploits. Cross is aware of a factor or two about underdog tales at Alexandra Palace, having crushed Phil Taylor within the 2018 remaining in his first look on the match simply 11 months after turning skilled.
Everybody loves an underdog story,” Cross mentioned. “As the general public and other people wanting on the sport, everybody loves an underdog story.
“I’m not being impolite, I’m on Luke’s facet, I really like an underdog story.
“It took a little bit of stress off me successful it first time as effectively. He’s incredible and he deserves all of the luck on the earth, he’s a pleasant, younger boy. Tomorrow we play darts, although, and I’ve to go right down to enterprise.”
Littler believes it will “take quite a bit” to cease his juggernaut.
“It feels unbelievable. I’d by no means have thought I’d have gotten to the semis on my debut yr,” he mentioned. “Brendan was simply one other opponent in my means and I’ve brushed him apart and now I’m into the semi-final.
“It’s going to take quite a bit to cease me, primarily based on my performances up to now. However it’s about no matter Luke Littler turns up.”