Written by Ryan Walker Mailonline
21:13 January 19, 2024, updated 21:31 January 19, 2024
- Social media buzzes with support for 16-year-old darts superstar
- On Friday, Luke Littler defeated Michael van Gerwen to win his first PDC event.
- Teenager claimed £20,000 prize after winning in Bahrain
Congratulations poured in on social media after Luke Littler won the Bahrain Masters over Michael van Gerwen on Friday night.
The 16-year-old darts sensation claimed his first PDC title with an 8-5 win over the three-time world champion in the Middle East.
The success capped off a great day for the youngster, who scored in the quarter-final match to become the youngest player ever to complete a televised nine-dart finish.
The victory in Bahrain dispelled any speculation that Littler’s outstanding run to the world championship final in early January was a fluke in his rush to win.
Littler attracted media attention for his previous success and again for his success at the Bahrain Masters, winning the £20,000 prize just two days before his birthday.
Social media has been abuzz with support for the youngster as he continues to star in his debut season on the PDC Tour, and it’s easy to see why he’s quickly becoming one of the most recognized players in the sport. Masu.
Following Littler’s recent success, reactions began pouring in, with one commenter online saying, “Was Littler a one-time miracle? Hmm, I think that’s a big no!”
Another said, “Luke Littler was born to throw arrows,” and a similar post said, “Luke Littler does it all, and he’s damn good at it.”
One supporter suggested that Rittler’s status as a rising star was pushing darts onto the world stage, saying: “Darts is well known all over the world, down to Luke Ritter!” Legend’.
Others chose to highlight his age and compare it to what other 16-year-olds are doing, writing, “Other 16-year-olds are led to bed, browse TikTok, watch TV. Luke Littler adds nine darters to win the PDC title against an established world-class professional while eating chocolate buttons on Love Island. Hats off to the lads.”
After the win, Littler said: I’m very happy to have crossed the line against Michael. He played well last night and he played well tonight. It proved that I am capable of winning and I am happy to have won.
“I hadn’t picked up darts since the World Championship final, so I didn’t have any expectations. I came here thinking of winning my first match and thinking about who I would play in the next round, but every match I won and got over the line against a very good Michael van Gerwen.
“I can’t wait to play in every game. We won here tonight so I can’t wait for Holland next week,” he added.