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Luke Littler Retains Grand Slam of Darts Title, Becomes Youngest World No. 1

The 18-year-old’s Wolverhampton triumph secures top seeding for the World Championship by elevating him to No. 1 on the PDC Order of Merit.

Overview

  • Littler defeated Luke Humphries 16–11 in the final after a 16–9 semifinal win over Danny Noppert.
  • At 18 years, 9 months and 26 days, he becomes the youngest player to lead the PDC rankings, with the official listing from Monday.
  • The victory delivers his second consecutive Grand Slam crown and the eighth major title of his career.
  • Prize money from the event counts toward the rolling 24‑month Order of Merit, with Littler earning £153,500 and Humphries £73,500 from a purse reported around £650,000.
  • German qualifier Lukas Wenig’s surprise run ended 8–16 to Noppert, earning £28,500 and a live‑ranking boost toward Tour Card retention, while Michael Smith suffered minor forehead cuts during his 8–16 quarterfinal loss.