Luke Littler Sets Record at Darts World Championship as Raymond van Barneveld Faces Early Exit

Teenage sensation Luke Littler achieves historic scoring feat, while veteran Raymond van Barneveld's tournament ends in disappointment following a shocking defeat.

• Luke Littler, 17, recorded the highest-ever set average of 140.91 at the PDC World Darts Championship during his 3-1 victory over Ryan Meikle.
• Despite his success, Littler admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the pressure, breaking down in tears during a post-match interview.
• Littler narrowly missed a perfect nine-dart finish and showcased why he is considered a title contender despite his young age.
• Former world champion Raymond van Barneveld suffered an unexpected 1-3 loss to Welsh player Nick Kenny, marking an early exit from the tournament.
• A technical mishap during van Barneveld's iconic walk-on added to the disappointing evening, and the defeat will see him drop out of the top 32 in the world rankings.

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