Littler beats Humphries to win Czech Open
Luke Littler defeated Luke Humphries to win the Czech Open darts title in Prague. The victory secures Littler's spot in the upcoming European Championship in Dortmund.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant moment in professional darts, highlighting the competitive rivalry between two top-ranked players in the sport.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Luke Littler, right, earned £35,000 for winning the Czech Open
Luke Littler overcame defending champion Luke Humphries to claim the Czech Open title in Prague.
World number one Littler was playing in his first European Tour event since the Belgium Open in March, and beat Krzysztof Ratajski, Danny Noppert as well as Michael van Gerwen on his way to the blockbuster final.
He was trailing 4-3 against world number two Humphries, who saw off Andrew Gilding, William O'Connor and Gerwyn Price, before a four-leg burst put the 19-year-old Littler 7-4 in front.
Humphries reduced the deficit to 7-6 but failed to level the match as he missed with two darts at double 16 in the 14th leg.
Littler capitalised by taking out 39 for a win which secures his place at the European Championship in Dortmund in October.
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