Luke Littler Secures Victory at Saudi Arabia Darts Masters

Get the full rundown of the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters, where Luke Littler emerged victorious in Riyadh. Littler's win marked a significant upset, as he defeated Dutch superstar Van Gerwen 8-5 on the eve of his 19th birthday, thwarting Van Gerwen's bid for consecutive World Series wins. Littler's path to the title included victories over Paul Lim, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, and ultimately Van Gerwen. The competition began with the opening round, where notable matches included Danny Noppert's loss to Man Lok Leung, Stephen Bunting's win over Tomoya Goto, and Michael van Gerwen's defeat of Nitin Kumar. The quarter-finals saw Van Gerwen edge out Bunting, while Littler defeated Van Veen. The semi-finals featured Van Gerwen against Aspinall and Littler against Price, with Littler ultimately claiming the championship title in the final against Van Gerwen. The World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, and Grand Slam of Darts will be broadcast on Sky Sports, with streaming options available.