Luke Littler Dominates UK Open Semi-Finals: A Rising Star in Darts

Luke Littler, the youngest PDC world champion, has once again proven his mettle by advancing to the UK Open semi-finals with a commanding 10-4 victory over Gian van Veen in Minehead. The 18-year-old darts prodigy showcased his exceptional skills, throwing seven 180s and averaging an impressive 107.30, compared to Van Veen's 99.82.

A Dominant Performance

Littler held a 3-2 lead after the first five legs of the best-of-19 contest, but from that point, he was completely dominant. 'Myself and Gian have played many times, both our throws suit each other and we just like to get on with it,' Littler told ITV4. 'That certainly helped me.'

Looking Ahead

Littler will find out his opponent in the semi-finals once all four quarter-finals have been completed. The tournament offers a top prize of £110,000 for the winner. Northern Ireland's Josh Rock also secured a place in the semi-final draw after a 10-7 victory over Nathan Aspinall.

Other Quarter-Final Results

Other quarter-final matches saw Jonny Clayton facing off against Michael Smith, while James Wade took on Luke Humphries. The excitement continues as the BBC Sport will provide text commentary of both semi-finals and the final of the UK Open from 18:45 GMT on Sunday.

A Bright Future

Littler's performance not only cements his status as a rising star in the world of darts but also sets the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to the UK Open. His journey is one to watch as he continues to break records and set new standards in the sport.