Overview
- Littler defeated Danny Noppert 16-9 in Wolverhampton to reach the Grand Slam final and overtake Luke Humphries on the PDC Order of Merit.
- Humphries booked his place in the final by beating Gerwyn Price 16-13 with a 106.25 average and 16 180s, setting up another showdown with Littler.
- The PDC rankings are based on prize money over two years, and Littler’s run to the final moves him ahead even if he loses the title match.
- Littler’s quarter-final featured a surge from 9-6 down to beat Josh Rock 16-12, averaging 105.18 and hitting 11 180s during a seven-leg streak.
- Already the reigning world champion and defending Grand Slam holder, Littler remains unbeaten at this event and now becomes the youngest PDC No. 1, surpassing Michael van Gerwen’s age mark.