Littler successfully defends World Matchplay title
- Luke Littler successfully defended his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool on Sunday, crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 in the final.
- Earlier, Beau Greaves claimed her third Women's World Matchplay title in four years, edging out Fallon Sherrock 6-5 with a decisive checkout of 56.
- The 19-year-old averaged 111.53 in the final, breaking Phil Taylor's previous record of 106.31 while joining Taylor and Michael van Gerwen as only the third man to defend the Matchplay title.
- Reflecting on her victory, Greaves said, "I'm not one to celebrate but it was relief in the end," and praised Sherrock as "a great lass and an even better darts player."
- This victory keeps Littler on course for a clean sweep of 2026 trophies, having already won the World Championship, UK Open, Premier League, and the Masters.
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Luke Littler dismantles Gerwyn Price to retain title in Blackpool
Luke Littler delivered a record-breaking masterclass to retain his World Matchplay crown, overpowering Gerwyn Price 18-9 at the Winter Gardens and becoming the first darts player since Michael van Gerwen to win back‑to‑back titles. The 19‑year‑old produced an extraordinary 111.53 average, hit 12 maximums and reeled off six ton‑plus finishes in a performance that never dipped, never loosened and never allowed Price a meaningful foothold. Price, t…
Luke Littler has recorded over three million pounds for the Darts World Rankings, and the star may be able to pause for up to a year - and still be at the top.
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