The Ladbrokes UK Open: a major darts tournament, the 'FA Cup of darts'
Littler has defended his Betfred World Matchplay title with an 18-9 victory over Gerwyn Price in Blackpool. He has set a final average of 111.53 and a tournament average of 111.04, breaking Phil Taylor’s previous marks. The 19-year-old remains on track for a calendar-year haul of major titles, while Netflix has announced a reality darts show launching later this year.
The world champion has unveiled a mural in Warrington at the Golden Square Shopping Centre to celebrate his string of major titles this year, with his nan spotting the tribute first from a passing bus. He has just clinched the World Matchplay and aims for a clean sweep of majors, eyeing further glory in Orlando before the World Series.