Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy nicknamed “The Nuke,” has been nearly unstoppable in 2025, with a remarkable statistic highlighting his dominance: opponents who defeated him in televised tournaments averaged over 100, showcasing the extraordinary level required to beat him. According to posts on X from @DartsOrakel on June 29, 2025, Littler’s six knockout defeats in 2025 TV events came with opponents averaging 105.12, 107.59, 108.50, 100.29, 100.33, and 108.89, underscoring the challenge of overcoming him. @benonsport noted that, except for the Premier League league phase, every player who beat Littler on TV in 2025 averaged above 100, a testament to his formidable form.
Littler’s standout achievement was a 19-match unbeaten streak from early 2025, which included six wins at the UK Open (culminating in an 11-2 final over James Wade), three at the Premier League in Brighton, five at the Belgian Darts Open (defending his title 8-5 against Mike De Decker), and five at Players Championship 5, before Gian van Veen ended it with a 7-6 win, per *Yardbarker* and *dartsnews.com* on March 15, 2025. His 2025 PDC World Championship victory, defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 at age 17 years and 347 days, made him the youngest world champion ever, with a record-breaking 140.91 set average against Ryan Meikle, per *Wikipedia*. Littler’s 13 PDC titles, including the 2025 UK Open and 2024 Premier League, Grand Slam, and World Series Finals, rank him ninth in PDC history for major titles.
Despite losses, Littler’s performance remained exceptional, with a 122.96 average in a Players Championship 5 quarter-final win over Damon Heta, his highest in the PDC, per *The Independent* on March 11, 2025. His Premier League campaign saw a record six nightly wins and 45 points, though he fell 11-8 to Luke Humphries in the final, per *BBC Sport* on May 29, 2025. As Littler prepares for the Nordic Darts Masters on June 6-7, 2025, his ability to force opponents to extraordinary heights—evidenced by high-average defeats—solidifies his status as a darts titan, with fans on X, like @DartsNews02, marveling at his near-invincibility.
