Something very, very special is unfolding in the darts world right now.
Teenager Luke Littler has stormed into the quarterfinals of the PDC Darts World Championships, defeating a legend of the sport in a stunning upset.
In a raucous atmosphere in London’s Alexandra Palace, the 16-year-old demolished five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld four sets to one.
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Littler raced through the first three sets and kept his cool to close out the match after van Barneveld won a set to get on the board.
The world youth champion nailed nine 180s and had 14 doubles at a rate of 50 per cent, averaging a score of 105 for the match.
It was a remarkably mature performance by Littler, who was embraced by van Barneveld in touching scenes as the teenager defeated his idol.
The Sky Sports commentator said: “He’s been brushed aside. One of ...
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