Luke Littler dominates to reach Darts Grand Slam semi-final

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler put on another dominant show as he reached the Grand Slam semi-finals in a 16-2 demolition of Jermaine Wattimena.

Littler got off to the most spectacular start, getting eight darts into a nine-darter in the second leg for a break of throw and ending the first session 4-1 up after seven maximums in just five legs.

There was no slowing Littler down and it took until the ninth leg for him to have a leg without hitting a 180, a symbol of his dominance.
After a great start to the tournament in the group stages, Littler followed up his solid showing against Mike De Decker with an utterly dominant display against Wattimena in Saturday’s quarter-final to set up a last-four showdown with Gary Anderson.
Littler got off to a brilliant start and came close to hitting a nine-darter in the second leg, falling just short after narrowly missing double 12.
The 17-year-old threw seven 180s in the opening five legs alone and hit his highest checkout of the game with a 167 finish in the sixth leg.

Wattimena won the seventh but was unable to threaten a comeback as Littler raced further clear to finish with 12 maximums and an average of 105.11.
With the win, Littler moves into the world top 16 but it is no surprise to the 17-year-old.
“It just goes to show how well I’ve played in the ranking tournaments,” he told Sky Sports.
“I’ve got myself in the top 16 now. I’ve looked ahead and if I win this competition I go to number five.
“I’m just looking at the semi-final tomorrow.”
The Grand Slam of Darts dramatic conclusion is on Sunday. November 17. The semi-finals take place from 1 pm, with the final then at 7 pm live on Sky Sports.

That was an absolute masterclass from Luke Littler! 🤯

The teenage superstar produces a relentless display to storm into the Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals! 👏 pic.twitter.com/z78ONsfDWx

— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 16, 2024