Teen sensation Luke Littler has made a historic mark in the world of darts, winning the 2024 Jack’s World Series of Darts Finals on debut. The 17-year-old stormed to an impressive 11-4 victory over Michael Smith in the final, showcasing remarkable composure and skill to lift his first major televised title.
“I’m just happy to be stood here with the trophy at the end of a long day,” said Littler after his stunning 11-4 victory over Michael Smith.
Littler’s Path to Glory
Littler’s road to the final began with a hard-fought 10-7 victory over Chris Dobey in the quarter-finals during the afternoon session. His momentum continued as he stunned three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen with a dominant 11-4 win in the semi-finals, setting up a clash against Michael Smith for the title.
In the final, Littler dominated from the start, keeping Smith under pressure and capitalizing on missed doubles. Littler’s consistent scoring and sharp finishing allowed him to build a commanding lead, and he eventually closed out the match with an emphatic 11-4 victory.
I felt relaxed tonight and I played really well across the whole weekend. This time last year I was playing on the Development Tour, but after the World Championship, everyone knew who I was. I’m ready to build on this and win more titles with the busy schedule ahead.
Smith’s Journey
Michael Smith, the reigning world champion, had his own challenging journey to the final. He overcame Rob Cross in a thrilling 10-9 quarter-final and followed it up with an 11-6 win against Peter Wright in the semi-finals. However, in the final, Smith struggled to match Littler’s intensity and precision, falling short in his quest for another major title.
Quarter-Final Drama
The quarter-finals also delivered drama, with Michael van Gerwen narrowly defeating Luke Humphries 10-9 in a last-leg decider, while Peter Wright produced a dominant 10-4 win over Daryl Gurney.
A New Star in Darts
Littler’s victory marks the arrival of a new star in the world of darts. At just 17, he has already proven he can compete with the best and handle the pressure on the big stage. His debut victory at the Jack’s World Series of Darts Finals signals a bright future for the young prodigy.
With this triumph, Luke Littler cements his place in the spotlight, leaving fans and pundits eagerly awaiting his next performance on the PDC circuit.
2024 Jack’s World Series of Darts Finals – Final Results:
Quarter-Finals:
- Luke Littler 10-7 Chris Dobey
- Michael van Gerwen 10-9 Luke Humphries
- Peter Wright 10-4 Daryl Gurney
- Michael Smith 10-9 Rob Cross
Semi-Finals:
- Luke Littler 11-4 Michael van Gerwen
- Michael Smith 11-6 Peter Wright
Final:
- Luke Littler 11-4 Michael Smith
Littler’s journey to victory is one for the history books, and this is surely only the beginning of his promising career.
