by Luke Littler met a spectacular nine-bartzarter during one of the biggest legs that the sport saw before booking his place in the World Matchplay final.
The 18-year-old world champion had covered Josh Rock 6-1 before turning on the style to finally storm a 17:14 victory. However, it was the nine-beard tarter who contributed to turning his fortune that would live in memory for a long time. Rock was also on the track with maximum scores, since the winter gardens of Blackpool were treated with a perfect 15-dart leg.
Littler only celebrated with a shrug, but commentator Wayne Mardle showed that the enthusiasm since his “I can’t speak!” Viral moment during the famous Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen Nine-Bartarter in 2023. “This is the second best leg you will ever see in your life,” said the Sky sports expert this time.
Littler set up a world game final against James Wade on Sunday after the incredible leg against Rock, who was in command representative before the teenager demonstrated his unique ability.
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“It definitely got me.
He added that he had “no idea” where he conjured up such a leg because he had come to a pace early. “I didn’t think of anything,” he said. “I only knew the route. As soon as this heights went in 20, I knew what came next. I didn’t celebrate because I was still annoyed about myself, but yes, I think if I gave her a bit of emotions, I might have put it a bit.
A showdown with Wade, 42, is now waiting in an epic encounter after his 20:18 victory against Wales’ Jonny Clayton. Littler could only be the fifth player who won the Triple Crown after Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Luke Humphries.
The world champion added: “I won many finals and majors, but that’s the big one, everything arrives until Sunday.”
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The nine-banger competitors with the demonstration of Smith’s skills in the 2023 World Championship final, after Van Gerwen missed his ninth dart after eight perfect throws. Littler’s feat was the 10th nine-beard of the tournament, which started in 1994, and the first this year.
