Written by Ryan Walker Mailonline
00:34 January 20, 2024, 00:39 Updated January 20, 2024
- Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win Bahrain Masters title
- A 16-year-old boy received a message of support from his 21-year-old girlfriend.
- Littler claimed a £20,000 prize after his success in the Middle East.
Luke Littler’s 21-year-old girlfriend Eloise Milburn exclaims: “You never cease to amaze me” as she celebrates the 16-year-old budding darts star’s first PDC title win at the Bahrain Masters. is.
The teenager continued his incredible rise in men’s professional darts by defeating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in the final to win his first PDC trophy.
Littler’s victory culminated with a nine-dart finish earlier in the day, and his final victory in the two-day event in the Middle East earned him the £20,000 grand prize.
The win in Bahrain also gives Littler valuable World Series points and will help his ambitions to qualify for the World Series finals in Amsterdam later this year.
Littler burst onto the world stage at the PDC World Championships during the festive period, forcing his way to the final, losing to eventual winner Luke Humphries, but still taking home the £200,000 prize.
Littler’s girlfriend Eloise, who is five years older than him, directly supported Littler’s run to the world championships, but did not attend the traveling party in Bahrain, the first major PDC event since the Ally Pally Showcase began. Ta.
Social media marveled at Littler’s 8-5 win over Van Gerwen, with his partner also sharing congratulations online throughout the day as messages flooded in for the winner.
“You always amaze me!! What a win, what a 9 darter. I wish I could have seen it in person. So proud,” her first post after Littler’s win in the quarterfinals read. It was.
She shared a follow-up message after the final, saying, “Just amazing!” I’m so proud! I can’t explain it in words! ”
After winning the Bahrain title, Littler revealed that it was the first time he had picked up a dart since losing in the World Championship final.
After the win, Littler told ITV4: “I’m happy to win. I played well yesterday and I played well tonight.”
“No one will believe me, but I haven’t thrown a dart since the world finals.
“Michael is one of the best players and I’m glad he won on his debut,” he said.