Luke Littler continued his impressive rise in professional darts with another solid performance, defeating Dom Slevin 6–4 in a thrilling Players Championship clash. The 17-year-old sensation showed once again why he’s one of the most exciting talents in the PDC, producing a composed display to overcome a determined Slevin and move deeper into the tournament.
The match began at a rapid pace, with both players trading early breaks of throw. Littler, known for his explosive scoring power, immediately found his rhythm on the trebles, landing a 180 in the opening leg to set the tone. However, Slevin refused to be intimidated, responding with heavy scoring of his own to level the contest at 2–2.
From there, Littler began to settle into his groove, punishing Slevin for missed doubles and demonstrating the composure that has already seen him reach major finals this year. His trademark 12-dart leg midway through the match drew applause from fans and reminded everyone why he’s widely tipped as the sport’s next superstar.
At 4–3 up, Littler found himself under pressure when Slevin took out a clinical 96 checkout to even things once more. But the Warrington teenager responded like a seasoned pro, firing in back-to-back 140s in the following leg before cleaning up on double 10 to move within one of victory.
The decisive moment came in the 10th leg. After Slevin missed a dart at double 16 to force a decider, Littler pounced, nailing double tops with his first dart to close out the 6–4 win. His reaction was one of quiet satisfaction — a nod and fist pump — as he booked his spot in the next round.
Speaking after the match, Littler expressed his delight with the result but admitted he wasn’t at his absolute best. “It was a tough game,” he said. “Dom pushed me all the way, and I had to dig deep to get over the line. I missed a few chances, but I’m happy with how I finished it off.”
This latest win adds to Littler’s growing list of impressive performances on the Players Championship circuit. His consistency on the floor events is proving just as strong as his form on TV stages, showing his ability to grind out results even when the averages aren’t sky-high.
For Slevin, the defeat was a tough pill to swallow after a valiant effort, but his performance will no doubt boost his confidence heading into future events.
As for Littler, the young prodigy continues to show maturity beyond his years. With each passing tournament, his reputation as one of the game’s elite talents grows stronger — and performances like this only reinforce the feeling that it’s only a matter of time before he adds another title to his name.
Luke Littler marches on, and the darting world is watching every step.
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