Luke Littler, the teenage darts sensation who took the sport by storm with his run to the World Darts Championship final, has revealed he is already considering retirement at the age of 27. The 17-year-old, who turned professional just weeks ago, told The Times that he might only play for another 10 or 15 years before stepping away from the sport.
Littler, who earned £200,000 from his impressive performance at Alexandra Palace, is currently competing in the Premier League Darts. Despite his success, he admitted he barely practises, preferring to spend time on his Xbox. However, his results have proven that his World Championship performance was no fluke, as he has beaten some of the world's best players in the Premier League.
When asked about matching Phil Taylor's longevity in the sport, Littler said: "I've been playing a long time in the juniors, in the old British Darts Federation. I might just do 10 or 15 years and retire, if I've had enough." The teenager currently sits joint-second in the Premier League Darts standings on seven points, behind only Michael van Gerwen on 15 points.
Littler acknowledged that he is still learning the ropes, saying: "All these players have been on top for many years – this is my first. In years to come I'll be used to the circuit, used to going to this place, that place." He also noted that his opponents are motivated to beat him, but he has already proven he can compete with the best.
