Overview

• The 18-year-old confirmed he has ended his five-year relationship with ZXF Sports Management and manager Martin Foulds.
• The announcement came on the eve of the World Grand Prix and was reiterated after his 2-0 opening-round victory in Leicester.
• Littler said he is "on my own" and will take care of bookings and travel, with help from his family and Garry Plummer at Target Darts.
• He declined to discuss reasons for the breakup, calling it simply the right time to move on.
• Against Gian van Veen, Littler averaged 105.58 and closed with big finishes, while Van Veen set a tournament-record 106.47 average in defeat.