Luke Littler clinches first Winmau World Masters title
Luke Littler has secured his first Winmau World Masters crown with a thrilling 6-5 victory over defending champion Luke Humphries at Arena MK in Milton Keynes, reports BritPanorama.
The 19-year-old’s triumph also earned him the £100,000 top prize, reinforcing his status as one of the sport’s leading figures. This victory continues Littler’s impressive unbeaten streak in major tournaments, now sitting at 25 consecutive victories.
Littler has not faced defeat in a major event since losing to James Wade in the second round of the European Championship on 25 October 2025. The achievement not only adds another title to his name but underscores his dominance in the game.
Humphries, while disappointed, praised his rival, asserting that Littler has earned his place in darting history. “I think he’s the greatest darts player who has ever lived,” the world number two stated in a post-match interview with ITV4. Humphries acknowledged Littler’s mental fortitude, which played a crucial role in the match’s outcome.
The final was marked by high tension, with Littler admitting he was “shattered” after the match, having pushed himself to the limit. “Going into the last break at 5-4, I said I have nothing left, absolutely nothing, but I just managed to dig deep,” he explained. His performance featured stunning checkouts of 153 and 121, achieving an average of 104.72 with 13 maximums.
Littler’s journey to the title was fraught with challenges, including close calls against both Mike De Decker and Gerwyn Price in earlier rounds. However, his ability to perform under pressure proved decisive in the final stages, enabling him to take home the prestigious trophy.
This victory brings Littler tantalisingly close to completing a clean sweep of every PDC ranked title, with only the European Championship remaining on his list of achievements. With the world watching, his future in the sport appears bright.
As the darting world reflects on this latest chapter in Littler’s burgeoning career, one question remains: with such extraordinary talent on display, how far will he go in the coming years?
