Teenage darts prodigy Luke Littler has once again taken the darts world by storm with a sensational victory over former world champion Gerwyn Price at the Belgian Darts Open.
The 17-year-old sensation, who has been making headlines since his incredible World Championship debut, showed nerves of steel to overcome the Welsh star in a thrilling 6-3 victory in Wieze.
Littler's Meteoric Rise Continues
Littler, who burst onto the scene with his fairytale run to the PDC World Championship final in January, proved his success was no fluke with another impressive display against one of the sport's biggest names.
The Warrington teenager produced an average of 98.66 and landed three 180s in a performance that combined youthful exuberance with remarkable composure under pressure.
Price Falters Against Young Challenger
For Price, the 2021 world champion, this defeat will come as a significant setback in his preparations for upcoming tournaments. The Welshman struggled to find his rhythm against Littler's relentless scoring and finishing.
Despite hitting a 170 checkout in the sixth leg, Price couldn't maintain consistency against his young opponent, who took full advantage of any missed opportunities.
What's Next for the Darts Wonderkid?
Littler's victory sets up an exciting quarter-final clash against either Damon Heta or Ricardo Pietreczko as he continues his quest for a first European Tour title.
The darts world is now watching with bated breath to see if this remarkable teenager can maintain his incredible form and potentially claim another major scalp in the tournament.
With each impressive performance, Littler is proving that he's not just a flash in the pan but potentially the sport's next genuine superstar.
