The £20,000 that Luke Littler won at the Bahrain Masters was only “match practice” for the 17-year-old phenom, who is eager to “kick on” in the Premier League.
Luke Littler called his £20,000 Bahrain Masters payday as “match practice” for the Premier League.
The 17-year-old teenage darts sensation won in the Middle East after his incredible run to the World Championship final last month. He also advanced to the Dutch Masters final, where he was defeated by Michael van Gerwen.
Subtly, Littler claimed he never threw a dart between leaving Ally Pally and going back to Oche in Bahrain. Now, he’s reinforced that claim by saying that winning what some consider to be an annual wage is just practice for the major tournaments.
“Winning on my debut (in Bahrain) and obviously being the youngest person to hit a nine-darter as well was good,” he told PA. Overall though, Holland and the Premier League were basically using it as match practice.
“We are now advancing in the Premier League. I am confident that I can defeat the greatest.”
Littler, who last week made his Premier League debut in Cardiff and advanced to the semi-finals, is now excited to “kick on” in the demanding league.
“I am just happy with how I have been playing,” he stated. “The worlds was a big step up but I have proved I can play with the best and that is why I have got my shot in the Premier League.”
This Thursday, February 8, he’ll be back in action in Berlin for the second night. Littler has maintained his modesty in the face of his newfound stardom. Even outside of the darts community, he has gained notice for his accomplishments at such a young age.
“It’s just been crazy, but I’ve just been living my life,” he revealed. When I’m not competing in darts, I’m chill, but when I am, I’m totally concentrated. I have always acted in that manner. I keep myself to myself and have always been myself.”
Littler feels conflicted about being in the limelight and about the media’s intrusion into his personal life. In response to the question “Do you enjoy doing interviews?” he replied, “I have and I haven’t.” It does become really monotonous.”