Overview
- The defending champion averaged about 106.6 and hit 17 maximums in a high-quality fourth-round display.
- In his on-stage TV interview, he told jeering fans they "pay for my prize money," which drew fresh boos.
- He later said he had "lost his head" and indicated he would try to handle hostile atmospheres better.
- Reaction was split across pundits and supporters, with some defending him and others calling the comments arrogant.
- Littler is set to play Luke Woodhouse or Krzysztof Ratajski on New Year’s Day as his title defence continues.