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A TEARFUL LUKE Littler came within millimetres of opening his quest for a maiden World Championship crown with a nine-dart finish as he beat Ryan Meikle in record-breaking fashion.
That is the record for the highest average in a single set at the World Championship as the 17-year-old continues to break barriers. Advertisement And he is favourite for this year’s tournament after a stunning year, which has seen him win 10 PDC titles, including the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts.
“It was the toughest game I have played, but as a player you have got to get over the line,” Littler said.“The last set I don’t know where I pulled it from. I just had to fight until the end.
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