Littler Stunned by Early Defeat at World Grand Prix as Van Gerwen Also Falls
Defending champion Luke Littler suffered a surprising first‑round loss at the World Grand Prix, bowing out 2‑1 to England’s Luke Woodhouse in Leicester. The upset came on the same evening that six‑time champion Michael van Gerwin was also eliminated, making for a night of unexpected results in the double‑in, double‑out format.
Littler started the match brightly, taking the opening set. However, …
Sept. 28, 2026, 5:28 p.m.