Darts pro in the World Matchplay spotlight after Littler’s run; Joe Cullen currently competes as a top English darts player on the professional circuit.
World number one Littler has reached the World Matchplay semi-finals after defeating Rock; he will face Dirk van Duijvenbode, who eliminated Gary Anderson in a 16-13 thriller. Cameron Menzies has withdrawn, with Ross Smith advancing to face Gerwyn Price.