Luke Littler Wins Grand Slam, Youngest PDC World No. 1

Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation from Warrington, England, captured his fifth major title of 2025 by winning the Grand Slam of Darts on Sunday in Wolverhampton, defeating rival Luke Humphries 16-11 in the final to become the youngest world number one in Professional Darts Corporation history.

Littler's path to the top was sealed earlier that day with a 16-9 semifinal victory over Danny Noppert, which propelled him ahead of Humphries in the PDC Order of Merit rankings by more than 160,000 pounds in prize money. The final showcased their intense rivalry, with Littler breaking records by defending the Grand Slam title, a feat achieved by only three players before him. Key moments included a 167 checkout to level the score at 8-8 and a 160 finish to take a 11-9 lead, moments that left Humphries visibly frustrated as the pair shared a light-hearted exchange during a break.

In less than two years as a professional, Littler has amassed eight major titles, including the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship. His 2025 haul already matches the single-season record for majors set by legends Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, who each won five in years like 2005-2011 for Taylor...