Darts: Luke Littler Wins World Matchplay in Blackpool Against Gerwyn Price

Teenage sensation Luke Littler has once again proven his dominance in darts, capturing the prestigious World Matchplay title in Blackpool. The 19-year-old Englishman triumphed over former world champion Gerwyn Price of Wales with a commanding 18-9 victory in the final.

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Oh, you bad young man.

This win marks Littler's second consecutive World Matchplay title, solidifying his status as a rising star in the sport. He secured the Phil Taylor Trophy and a prize of 225,000 pounds (approximately 260,000 euros). Littler's path to the final included dominant performances, with significant wins in the semifinals (17-5 against Dirk van Duijvenbode) and quarterfinals (16-7 against Josh Rock).

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If I play my best, I will win.

Littler's performance at the tournament was record-breaking. He amassed a total of 66 maximum 180s, surpassing the previous best. Furthermore, he achieved a tournament average of 111.04 points per leg, shattering the old record of 106.31 set by the legendary Phil Taylor in 2010.

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It has been one of the best weeks of my life.

Reflecting on his success, Littler described the tournament as "one of the best weeks of my life." He commented on his records, stating, "Records are there to be broken." At just 19, Littler's trophy cabinet already boasts major titles including two World Championships and two World Matchplays, alongside wins at the World Grand Prix and Grand Slam of Darts. The only major title missing from his collection is the European Championship, scheduled for October in Dortmund.

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Records are there to be broken.