In his debut season as a professional, Premier League champion Littler has already secured two European Tour titles. His remarkable year continued as he embarked on his quest for a third victory in impressive fashion.
After experimenting with a new design of darts in the midweek Players Championship events, Littler reverted back to his trusted set-up for the tournament. He delivered a scintillating performance against Nathan Aspinall, averaging 110.43 in a dominant 6-1 win. Littler showcased his prowess in finishing with magnificent combinations of 91, 128, 88, and 124 to secure the victory.
“I’m happy with that,” Littler remarked, as he looked ahead to his upcoming clash with Damon Heta in the third round on Sunday afternoon. “I know what I can throw with these darts and that’s why I didn’t play with the gold ones. There was a lot of talk about changing my darts, so I’ve decided to stick with what I know best, and they worked well tonight. If I can replicate this performance tomorrow, I’ll be delighted.”
Heta advanced to the last 16 with a 6-3 win over Gabriel Clemens, displaying solid form with an average of over 102. He now sets up a highly anticipated encounter with Littler in the next round.
Meanwhile, World Champion Humphries cruised past Ritchie Edhouse, only conceding two legs on his way to victory. With a key ten-darter and an average of over 100, Humphries showcased his class in the impressive performance.
“It was a decent showing, but I believe there is room for improvement,” noted Humphries, eyeing his second European Tour title of 2024. As the tournament progresses, darts fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matchups and outstanding displays from the sport’s top players.