After Luke Humphries defeated 16-year-old Luke Littler in the PDC Darts World Championship final, Littler’s sister Caitlin took to social media to share her pride and admiration for his extraordinary performance. Caitlin’s heartfelt message celebrated her brother’s remarkable achievement, despite the defeat. “So unbelievably proud of what you have achieved, absolutely unreal,” she wrote. “You went into this only wanting to win one game. To then make it to the finals on your debut at 16 is the biggest achievement! We all love you so much, now time to chill and enjoy yourself [love heart emoji].”
Following the match, Luke Littler spoke to Sky Sports, reflecting on his experience. “I have gained a lot of experience,” he said. “A lot of people know me now, and they look up to me. I’m happy with getting to the final. It’s been a rollercoaster. It’s been unbelievable.”
Littler admitted that his performance wasn’t flawless, noting, “The one negative was I lost too many legs on my throw so Luke could break me. Fair play to Luke, he deserves it.” He acknowledged his frustration but remained positive, stating, “To lose at that stage, you can’t be angry with yourself. The only thing I was angry with was losing a lot of legs on my throw. That one really annoyed me. But fair play to Luke; he deserved it. I’m happy: top 32, runner-up on my debut. It’s unbelievable. I might not get to a final for another five to ten years, we don’t know. But I can say I’m a runner-up. Now I want to go and win it.”
Luke Humphries also praised Littler’s performance, highlighting his exceptional talent and demeanor. “Luke has been an unbelievable talent. Not just on the dartboard—he has been fantastic with all the media, and he took defeat so well there,” Humphries said. “You will never see another 16-year-old kid like him. He’s something else. He’s one of the finest players in the world, there’s no doubt about that.”
Despite his loss, Littler’s debut as a finalist was a significant milestone in his young career. His resilience and sportsmanship were widely recognized, and his future in the sport looks promising.
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