Luke Littler, known as The Nuke, is contemplating the possibility of stepping away from the professional darts scene before he reaches 30 years old. At just 18, he recently secured a significant victory by winning the World Matchplay event for the first time, adding to his impressive list of accomplishments.
In a thrilling final match, Littler defeated James Wade 18-13, becoming the youngest player ever to achieve darts’ Triple Crown, which includes the World Championship and the Premier League titles. Since his debut at the 2023/24 World Championship at the age of 16, he has also claimed victories in the Grand Slam of Darts and the UK Open.
Despite speculation that he could potentially rival the records of legendary player Phil Taylor, who holds 16 world titles and the same number of World Matchplay wins, Littler acknowledges the possibility of taking a break from the sport in the future. Reflecting on his success, he expressed a desire to have financial security and potentially return to darts after a hiatus of 10-15 years.
With his recent achievements propelling him to millionaire status, Littler remains focused on his upcoming engagements, including the Australian Masters World Series event. He emphasized the importance of living in the present moment rather than dwelling on past accomplishments, as he prepares for future challenges in the competitive darts circuit.
Moreover, Littler has partnered with KP for the ‘Nuts for Darts’ campaign, offering a unique opportunity for a pub to win a visit from the world champion. Encouraging pub owners to participate in the campaign, he highlighted the excitement surrounding the initiative.
In other news, Sky has announced a discounted offer on its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the upcoming 2025/26 season, providing savings of £192 and over 1,400 live matches, including a significant increase in the number of live Premier League games to be broadcast.
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