Littler clinches third 2025 World Series title in Wollongong

Luke Littler strengthened his status as one of the world’s leading young talents by claiming a third World Series of Darts title in 2025, defeating Mike De Decker 8-4 in the Australian Darts Masters final in Wollongong. The World Champion, who arrived in Australia after winning the World Matchplay, continued his winning run on Finals Day as he beat Damon Heta and Stephen Bunting to reach the final, where he maintained the high standard that has defined his breakout year. De Decker, making his World Series debut, impressed by reaching the final with a string of standout results, including a 6-0 quarterfinal win over world number one Luke Humphries and a semi-final comeback to edge Chris Dobey.

The final itself saw Littler seize the early advantage, then pull clear as De Decker mounted a counter. Littler opened with rapid scoring and built a lead that he stretched through the night, sealing the match with a 14-dart finish after building momentum in the later stages. The victory extended Littler’s tally of World Series titles for the year and underscored his versatility across continents, with the title in Wollongong following his success in Bahrain and Poland in 2024 and the...