Luke Littler beats Ian White as 17-year-old reaches the fourth round of the World Darts Championship
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Luke Littler moved a step closer to his first world title on Saturday night, with the 17-year-old phenomenon into the last 16 at Alexandra Palace after overcoming a wasteful Ian White in a 4-1 victory. Littler averaged 97.84 so did not have to bring his A game to win but admitted afterwards he will need to raise his levels ahead of facing Ryan Joyce next, as he said: ‘I watched Ryan’s game. He was very good. I know I've got to him them doubles – 35 per cent is not going to get me anywhere.’.
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When Littler overcame Ryan Meikle in the last round, he confirmed that victory via the greatest leg ever seen at Alexandra Palace with a record-breaking average of 140.91. That was followed by his live interview afterwards being abandoned as he broke down in tears on stage.
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Yet Littler showed few signs of the pressure as tournament favourite getting to him this time. Before his big entrance, Littler was even singing along to his opponent’s walk-on tune – Play That Funky Music – as he waited his turn. At 1-1, Littler cruised through the next set with a 12, 13 and 14-dart legs.
With White failing to convert the chances he had to level up the match again, Littler stormed ahead into a 3-1 lead. The youngster responded with a roar and now a single set from victory, Littler pressed ahead, securing it with double 10. Luke Littler is through to the fourth round of the World Darts Championship after beating Ian White 4-1.
