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Luke Littler Smashes Records to Defend World Matchplay Darts Title in Blackpool
BBC Sport·Monday, 27 July 2026
Luke Littler defended his World Matchplay title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9. He set new records for both the tournament average and the final average in the competition's history. The win cements Littler's status as the dominant force in darts right now.
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Littler has become one of the most talked-about young athletes in any sport globally, and record-breaking performances like this keep the spotlight firmly on him.
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