Luke Humphries commended Luke Littler following The Nuke’s triumph in the World Grand Prix final. The showdown in Leicester saw Littler secure a convincing 6-1 victory after clinching the first four sets with narrow 3-2 margins.
Expressing his joy on social media after the win at the Mattioli Arena, Littler shared, “Been so happy with my darts this week and all the work has paid off.” In a gracious response to his defeat, Humphries congratulated Littler by stating, “Well done mate! Well played.”
Among those celebrating Littler’s success on his post were Tottenham midfielder James Maddison, who labeled him “The best!!!!!” and Love Island star Gio Russo, who confidently stated, “Never in doubt.”
Littler faced a challenging quarter-final match, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Gerwyn Price 3-2 in a dramatic encounter. Despite this tough battle, Littler dominated by dropping only two sets in his other four matches throughout the tournament.
In the final, both Humphries and Littler displayed impressive performances, each averaging above 92. Humphries showcased more 100s and 180s, a higher checkout percentage, and the highest checkout of the match. However, Littler’s ability to capitalize on crucial moments secured his victory.
Reflecting on the match, Humphries acknowledged Littler’s clinical performance in the initial four sets, admitting, “It’s hard to take. It’s disappointing because I felt I was going to give him a better game than I did.” Determined to improve, Humphries emphasized the need to work harder to match Littler’s level of play.
Looking ahead, both players have a packed schedule leading up to the upcoming World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Littler, who previously lost to Humphries in the 2024 final, claimed his first world title earlier this year.
With the Grand Slam of Darts in November approaching, Littler, the defending champion, aims to maintain his momentum. Reflecting on his World Grand Prix victory, he emphasized the importance of delivering under pressure and expressed satisfaction with his performance.
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