Following Luke Littler’s dominant 8-4 victory over Luke Humphries in the 2025 New Zealand Darts Masters final on August 16, 2025, Humphries used one word to encapsulate the 18-year-old’s performance: “Untouchable.” The world No. 1, speaking to pdc.tv, reflected on Littler’s staggering 115 average and 170 checkout that secured his second consecutive World Series title in Auckland. “When Luke’s on it, he’s untouchable,” Humphries said, acknowledging the teenager’s brilliance despite his own 102 average and seven 180s in the final ().
Littler’s path to the title included a nine-dart finish against Mike De Decker in the quarterfinals, a moment he credited for sparking his confidence, stating, “That’s when I felt like no one could beat me” (). He followed with a 7-2 semifinal win over Gerwyn Price and a commanding performance against Humphries, dropping just four legs across his finals day matches. Humphries, the defending champion, admitted, “I played pretty well, but when you run into a 115 average, there’s not much you can do” (). He added, “The better player won for sure,” showing graciousness in defeat ().[
Humphries’ single-word description, “untouchable,” resonated with fans on X, where one user posted, “Humphries calling Littler ‘untouchable’ says it all. The kid’s a phenomenon” (@DartsFanatic, August 16, 2025) (). Littler’s girlfriend, Faith Millar, was present, earning praise as his “good luck charm” during his Antipodean sweep, which included the Australian Darts Masters title (). Humphries, despite the loss, showed resilience, having reached the final with a 6-2 win over Damon Heta and a 7-4 victory against Chris Dobey ().
The match parallels the strategic focus of athletes like Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin, who prioritize high-stakes Davis Cup matches, or Emma Raducanu, managing her US Open withdrawal due to injuries. Littler’s dominance, fueled by his nine-darter and relentless scoring, mirrors their commitment to peak performance. Humphries’ candid assessment underscores Littler’s growing reputation as a formidable force, with the world No. 2 now eyeing the US Open Darts Masters to extend his winning streak.
