Luke Littler revealed his preparation for hitting an excellent nine-darter as he received Evening Seven of the Premier League in Cardiff was “a week off”.
Littler got here up with perfection within the fourth leg of the ultimate towards Michael van Gerwen, with hitting two 180s then T20, T17 and D15 to ship the already wild Cardiff crowd right into a frenzy.
The reigning world champion then went onto wrap up the match in a 6-4 win to say his third nightly win of the Premier League in 2025, including to victories on Evening Two in Glasgow and Evening 5 in Brighton.
It’s the third nine-dart of the 2025 Premier League after each Luke Humphries and Rob Cross hit nine-dart legs in Brighton.
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Littler nails an outstanding nine-dart end towards Van Gerwen
Whereas Littler appears to solely be getting higher and higher within the Premier League, with the 18-year-old now six factors clear on the prime of the desk, he claims that he doesn’t want a lot preparation to hit his greatest.
“I have been playing very well,” Littler informed Sky Sports activities.
“I’ve not picked my darts up since final Thursday – I had per week off to relax. However to return right here and win and be six factors clear, I’m comfy.
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Littler reacts to hitting a nine-darter within the last towards Van Gerwen and the way necessary the Evening Seven Premier League victory is to him
“All players have to have a rest and after the performance tonight, I will have another week off!
“I simply wish to get to the O2 [for May’s play-offs] as fast as potential.
“I have put myself in a really good position and I do want to finish No 1. Last year I didn’t want No 1, this year I want to try and stay there. I was happy with my doubles tonight but there is plenty more to come.”
For Sky Sports activities Darts’ Laura Turner, it was “scary” to listen to that Littler is reaching such heights with an absence of apply and simply goes to indicate what number of extra gears he may have as his profession continues on its astronomical trajectory.
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Littler surged previous Rob Cross 6-2 in Cardiff throughout their semi-final
“It is scary to hear that Littler still has more levels to reach. He looks so relaxed, was laughing in places, had a giggle with the crowd,” Turner stated.
“He is going to take some stopping, not just in the Premier League but in all tournaments.
“As for Van Gerwen, he caught within the match and nearly timed it completely. He ought to take lots from making this last. He confirmed why he’s a champion.”
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