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Luke Littler’s Electrifying Debut Dominance at US Darts Masters
In a dazzling debut at the US Darts Masters, Luke Littler, aged 17, made an indelible mark on the American stage by delivering a resounding 6-0 victory over Canadian top seed Matt Campbell. Littler’s scintillating display, completed in a remarkable 9 minutes and 52 seconds, left the Madison Square Garden crowd in awe as he showcased his exceptional talent with an average score of 103.66.
Fresh off his recent triumph at the Premier League in London, Littler’s arrival in the United States was met with great anticipation, and he did not disappoint. The teenage sensation was greeted by a raucous crowd, who cheered him on as he made his entrance to the sound of WWE Champion Cody Rhodes’ music, a fitting accompaniment to his star-studded performance.
Reflecting on his impressive victory, Littler expressed his excitement at competing on the American stage and his confidence in his abilities to continue his winning streak. “I couldn’t wait to get on that stage tonight,” Littler shared with the PDC after his commanding win. “I felt really comfortable and everything just went well. I can’t wait to play tomorrow now.”
Looking ahead to his next challenge, Littler is set to face Canadian Jeff Smith, the reigning North American champion, who caused a stir by defeating former world champion Michael Smith 6-1. Smith, undaunted by the prospect of facing Littler, expressed his determination to prove himself on the grand stage once again. “I’m here with a point to prove,” Smith declared confidently. “He’s a generational talent, there’s no doubt about that, but I just have to worry about what I do.”
In other matches, reigning world champion Luke Humphries and 2023 US Masters winner Michael van Gerwen showcased their dominance with comfortable victories. Humphries is set to face Nathan Aspinall after his impressive 6-0 win over Canadian David Cameron, while van Gerwen, aiming for a record third US Masters title, overcame a brief scare to defeat Danny Lauby 6-1.
The first-round action also saw Peter Wright narrowly clinch victory against Alex Spellman, Rob Cross dispatch debutant Adam Sevada, and Gerwyn Price emerge victorious against Jules van Dongen.
With the quarter-finals and semi-finals set to unfold on Saturday evening, the excitement at the US Darts Masters shows no signs of slowing down. Fans can expect a thrilling continuation of the tournament as the world’s top darts players vie for supremacy on the American stage.
