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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Luke Littler feels ‘unbeatable' as darts sensation credits ‘lucky' girlfriend Faith after incredible tour Down Under
He is already aiming for his next title KEEP THE FAITH Luke Littler feels 'unbeatable' as darts sensation credits 'lucky' girlfriend Faith after incredible tour Down Under LUKE LITTLER says he feels 'unbeatable' right now — but refuses to call himself the best player in the world. Nobody has been able to get the better of the reigning world champion over the past four weeks. 4 Luke Littler has credited Faith Millar with his recent success Credit: Getty 4 Littler won back-to-back titles down under Credit: Getty Advertisement The Nuke is flying home from New Zealand £60,000 richer after back-to-back titles Down Under, the first coming in Wollongong, Australia, followed by the latest in Auckland on Saturday. Littler credits the 'pretty lucky' presence of having girlfriend Faith by his side for the two-week, 23,000-mile round trip. That is because his parents did not travel this time as they struggled last year with jetlag and his manager, Martin Foulds, left early because of illness. When you factor in his success at the World Matchplay in Blackpool last month, Littler is on a 13-game winning streak. Advertisement READ MORE ON DARTS 'WANNA RUIN US' Littler reveals his and girlfriend Faith's struggles with online hate His next appearance will be in the Belgian city of Antwerp on August 29 for the three-day Flanders Darts Trophy. Yet, while in the eyes of many he IS the best player on the planet, the world rankings do not say that. Luke Humphries is currently top of the pile as world No 1. Once the two Lukes have swapped places — and it is only a matter of time before the World Championship starts in December at Ally Pally — then he will call himself top thrower. Advertisement SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN Littler, 18, said: 'I feel very good now. It's three titles in a row for myself. The darts are there, the averages. 'I just feel unbeatable at the minute. I'd say this is one of the best patches I have been in for quite a while. I want to put in the prize money. Add it on. Put the pressure on Luke. Luke Littler defeats Luke Humphries 8-4 to clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title 'I've said plenty of times, I want to try to get to world No 1 for the World Championship. 'With Luke and I, people will say we are the two best in the world right now. Advertisement 'Numbers one and two. But we just play our darts. 'Luke is world No 1. Until I get to No 1, I won't call myself the best player in the world. 4 The couple travelled Down Under in style Credit: Instagram 4 They went public with their relationship earlier this summer Credit: Instagram @lukethenukelittler 'Being No 1 means you are the best — whether you are winning or not. Advertisement 'Form-wise at the minute, I'm best on the stats. But I have just got to keep it up. 'Players could be thinking about my dominance. But for myself, I want to win everything that comes my way. 'I said on stage, the next one is Antwerp for the European Tour. Hopefully I can make it four titles in a row.'
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Luke Littler feels ‘unbeatable' as darts sensation credits ‘lucky' girlfriend Faith after incredible tour Down Under
LUKE LITTLER says he feels 'unbeatable' right now — but refuses to call himself the best player in the world. Nobody has been able to get the better of the reigning world champion over the past four weeks. 4 4 The Nuke is flying home from New Zealand £60,000 richer after back-to-back titles Down Under, the first coming in Wollongong, Australia, followed by the l atest in Auckland on Saturday. Littler credits the 'pretty lucky' presence of having girlfriend Faith by his side for the two-week, 23,000-mile round trip. That is because his parents did not travel this time as they struggled last year with jetlag and his manager, Martin Foulds, left early because of illness. When you factor in his success at the World Matchplay in Blackpool last month, Littler is on a 13-game winning streak. His next appearance will be in the Belgian city of Antwerp on August 29 for the three-day Flanders Darts Trophy. Yet, while in the eyes of many he IS the best player on the planet, the world rankings do not say that. Once the two Lukes have swapped places — and it is only a matter of time before the World Championship starts in December at Ally Pally — then he will call himself top thrower. Littler, 18, said: 'I feel very good now. It's three titles in a row for myself. The darts are there, the averages. 'I just feel unbeatable at the minute. I'd say this is one of the best patches I have been in for quite a while. I want to put in the prize money. Add it on. Put the pressure on Luke. Luke Littler defeats Luke Humphries 8-4 to clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title 'I've said plenty of times, I want to try to get to world No 1 for the World Championship. 'With Luke and I, people will say we are the two best in the world right now. 'Numbers one and two. But we just play our darts. 'Luke is world No 1. Until I get to No 1, I won't call myself the best player in the world. 4 4 'Being No 1 means you are the best — whether you are winning or not. 'Form-wise at the minute, I'm best on the stats. But I have just got to keep it up. 'Players could be thinking about my dominance. But for myself, I want to win everything that comes my way. 'I said on stage, the next one is Antwerp for the European Tour. Hopefully I can make it four titles in a row.'
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
