Littler throws nine-darter in World Matchplay win over Aspinall
6 reported
World number one Luke Littler threw a nine-darter during an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay in Blackpool. The 19-year-old began the contest at Winter Gardens with a perfect leg, finishing on double 15, and cupped his ears to the crowd while Aspinall laughed and gave him a high five. Littler narrowly missed a second nine-darter in the fourth leg when his arrow landed just the wrong side of the wire. Aspinall tied the match at 7-7, but the defending champion won the next three legs and sealed victory with a 113.68 average, the second highest in tournament history, featuring 14 180s. Littler will face Josh Rock, who beat Stephen Bunting 11-6. In other results, Michael van Gerwen lost 14-12 to Dirk van Duijvenbode, and Gary Anderson defeated Jonny Clayton 11-7.
What’s reported
Luke Littler defeated Nathan Aspinall 11-8 in the World Matchplay round two.
Littler threw a nine-darter, finishing on double 15, and nearly had a second in the fourth leg.
Littler’s average was 113.68, the second highest in tournament history, with 14 180s.
Littler will face Josh Rock, who beat Stephen Bunting 11-6.
Michael van Gerwen lost 14-12 to Dirk van Duijvenbode.
Gary Anderson beat Jonny Clayton 11-7.
Key figures
Luke Littler, world number one darts player
Nathan Aspinall, darts player
Josh Rock, darts player
Stephen Bunting, darts player
Michael van Gerwen, darts player
Dirk van Duijvenbode, darts player
Gary Anderson, darts player
Jonny Clayton, darts player
Sources: BBC News
