Luke Littler Wins Players Championship Debut with Nine-Darter
17-year-old darts prodigy Luke Littler continues his meteoric rise in professional darts, capturing his first PDC Pro Tour title in Wigan.
- Luke Littler, at just 17, won the Players Championship event in Wigan, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
- Gerwyn Price withdrew from the tournament, citing 'absolutely pathetic conditions' at the venue, which he felt was too cold.
- Littler's victory included a nine-darter against Michele Turetta, showcasing his exceptional talent.
- Despite the controversy surrounding the venue's conditions, Littler's focus remains on qualifying for major tournaments like the World Matchplay and World Grand Prix.
- Littler's win in Wigan follows his impressive performances in other tournaments, including a nine-darter at the Bahrain Masters and reaching the final of the Dutch Masters.