Luke Littler, the teenage sensation, kicked off his World Darts Championship campaign with a hard-fought victory at Alexandra Palace on Saturday night.
His opponent, Ryan Meikle, seemed to have forgotten he was not only playing against Littler but also the packed room cheering for every dart that hit the mark.
Some even cheered when Meikle missed. Despite being a strong contender in the first two sets, Meikle might have been frustrated not to be leading by two as they entered the third set.
Littler, who appeared slightly rusty, managed to scrape a 2-1 lead despite averaging just 93 ahead of the final set. The 17 year old, who will turn 18 during the tournament, could become the youngest ever winner of the trophy if he goes all the way.
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