Luke Littler keeps dazzling fans, delivering a standout performance against James Wade at the UK Open. The 17-year-old, a World Championship runner-up, outlasted Wade 10-7 to storm into the fifth round.
Wade had previously toppled Littler at February’s Players Championship, but “The Nuke” was unfazed, surging to an 8-2 lead. Wade clawed back to 9-7, only for Littler to seal the win with poise. Averaging over 100 and nailing four 100-plus checkouts, Littler was electric.
The highlight came in the seventh leg when Littler landed a “Big Fish” 170 checkout and unleashed his signature “reeling in the fish” celebration. Wade’s stunned reaction stole the show, underscoring Littler’s jaw-dropping skill—remarkable for anyone, let alone a teen.
**Online Reaction to James Wade After Luke Littler Celebration**
Post-170, Wade’s bewildered expression echoed The Rock’s Attitude Era vibes, sparking a frenzy online. Fans gleefully likened Wade to the wrestling icon, amplifying the moment’s buzz.
Littler’s flair isn’t new. At January’s PDC World Championship, his epic final run featured crowd-teasing antics against Brendan Dolan, irking the Fermanagh man. For Littler, it’s all playful—yet his talent backs it up, hinting at a terrifying future for rivals at just 17.
