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Luke Littler Reaches World Darts Final in Bid for Second Straight Title
Luke Littler achieved a 6-1 semifinal win with a 105.35 average, advancing to his third straight World Darts Championship final.
- On January 2, 2026, Luke Littler, defending champion, advanced to a third consecutive World Championship final by defeating Ryan Searle 6-1, Mediahuis Ireland liveblog reported.
- In the semifinals' best-of-11 format, Littler opened the evening against Searle while Anderson faced Gian van Veen in Day 19's evening session.
- With a 105.35 match average, Littler hit major finishes including a 1080 checkout and pinned doubles such as double 10 and double 12 during the win.
- Only four players remain after the semifinals, with Gary Anderson, Scottish veteran and two-time champion, facing Gian van Veen, 23-year-old Dutch player, in Friday evening matches to decide Littler's final opponent.
- Seven darts into a perfect nine-darter highlighted Littler's near-miss, and after the win he said `but it's been a good crowd`, leaving him in strong form as the tournament moves later this month.
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Luke Littler plays dominant and leaves Ryan Searle no chance in the semi-finals. The 18-year-old tournament favourite is now close to the next World Cup title.Luke Littler is the first player in the final at the Darts World Cup and is only one step away from defending the title.The 18-year-old Englishman clearly won the first semi-final in London's Alexandra Palace with 6:1 against Ryan Searle."It was very good and I'm very happy," said Littler …
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The 18-year-old Luke Littler qualified this Friday for his third straight final at the World Darts Championships.
·Paris, France
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right5Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution35% Left, 35% Center
Bias Distribution
- 35% of the sources lean Left, 35% of the sources are Center
35% Center
L 35%
C 35%
R 30%
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