Overview

• Littler lost 6-4 to Gian van Veen in the third round in Prague, halting a run of 19 consecutive wins on the big stage.
• Earlier, the world champion opened with a 6-2 victory over Cameron Menzies to reach the last 16.
• Post-match on Saturday, Littler said the stage felt excessively hot and that the temperature affected his play.
• On arrival in Prague, he said a fan grabbed him from behind outside his hotel and he publicly condemned the behavior.
• Multiple outlets report he plans to play the German Darts Championship in October, reversing his earlier stance on boycotting German events.