The thrilling contest between ‘Cool Hand Luke’ and his rival ended with a 6-5 victory for Luke, as he clinched the win with an 11-dart break in the final leg. This victory marked a significant turnaround, especially since Luke had lost all seven matches against his opponent, Littler, since their World final encounter back in January. The 29-year-old Luke expressed relief at his triumph, especially after a prolonged series of defeats in Sindelfingen, Germany.
Following the tense match, Luke let out an audible sigh of relief, while his opponent, Littler, gracefully cheered him despite his defeat. Reflecting on his losing streak, Luke acknowledged the exceptional skill of his rival and expressed relief that the streak had finally come to an end. The world No.1 displayed exceptional performance, averaging 101 and hitting five 180s during his remarkable comeback.
His upcoming match is against Stephen Bunting, who achieved a 6-5 victory over Ryan Searle. Meanwhile, other matches resulted in Gerwyn Price’s 6-1 win over Brendan Dolanm, setting up a face-off with Gary Anderson, who secured a 6-3 win over Christian Perez. World No.2 Michael van Gerwen also triumphed with a 6-1 win against Johan Engstrom, and will next face Jonny Clayton, who won with a 6-5 score against Chris Dobey.
