Australian Darts Masters LIVE RESULTS: Action on NOW as Luke Littler faces Damon Heta in huge quarter-final
The Nuke battled back from two legs down to beat Haupai Puha in what turned out to be a tough opener yesterday.
While home favourite Damon Heta thrashed James Bailey 6-0.
Elsewhere, Stephen Bunting takes on Josh Rock, Gerwyn Price plays Chris Dobey and reigning champion Luke Humphries faces Mike de Decker
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