Teenager plans to ‘chill’ at residence earlier than World Darts closing

Luke Littler has mentioned he won’t change his routine earlier than he faces Michael van Gerwen within the 17-year-old’s second successive PDC World Darts Championship closing on Friday (8pm GMT).

Dwelling favorite Littler, who misplaced final yr’s showpiece towards Luke Humphries, beat Stephen Bunting 6-1 within the semi-finals on Thursday to match the scoreline in 35-year-old Van Gerwen’s previous victory over Chris Dobey.

“I’ve performed loads higher and received loads of titles main as much as this, however that’s what we do – we lead as much as the large one,” Littler instructed Sky Sports activities.

“Everyone knows he’s attempting to find that world title however I’m attempting to find my first. [My plan is to] go residence, relax and be again [on Friday].”

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Littler ‘can’t wait’ to face Van Gerwen

Littler beat Van Gerwen 6-1 within the Czech Darts Open quarter-finals in October, successful regardless of the Dutchman averaging 112.19 within the match.

That was the very best ever shedding common on the European Tour, whereas Littler posted 110.57. Van Gerwen has averaged 99.75 on the championship, with Littler on 102.13.

“There are majors all yr spherical however I can’t anticipate [the final],” mentioned Littler. “If we each flip up like we did [for the semi-finals], it’s going to be actually good.

“As quickly as Luke Humphries went out [in the fourth round], that’s what everybody was taking a look at. I simply needed to concentrate on my quarter-final and semi-final, and now I’ve carried out that I can concentrate on Michael.”

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World Darts ‘superb’ – Littler

Littler seems to be peaking on the good time, along with his closing common towards Bunting of 105.48 his highest on the championship thus far.

Van Gerwen ended a six-year wait to go all the way in which on the match, together with a 158 checkout through the sixth set towards Dobey.

“It’s been an incredible match thus far,” mentioned Littler. “Individuals will say I used to be trying on the title all through, however I used to be trying on the first recreation towards Ryan Meikle.

“Ever since, I’ve simply overwhelmed what’s in entrance of me. I’m so glad to win.”