Luke Littler Beats Mensur Suljovic to Stroll Into World Championship Fourth Round
Luke Littler continued his commanding run at the World Darts Championship with a comfortable victory over Mensur Suljovic, easing into the fourth round at Alexandra Palace.
The reigning world champion was in control throughout the contest, handling Suljovic’s notoriously slow and methodical style with maturity beyond his years. Littler set the tone early, racing into the lead and never allowing the Austrian to settle into the rhythm that has troubled so many opponents in the past.
Suljovic attempted to disrupt Littler’s flow with his trademark pace changes and deliberate approach, but the teenager remained unfazed. Littler’s scoring power and sharp finishing proved decisive, as he consistently punished missed chances and closed out legs efficiently.
Key moments came on the doubles, where Littler showed his composure under pressure, regularly pinning crucial finishes to snuff out any hope of a comeback. By contrast, Suljovic struggled to apply sustained pressure, finding himself chasing the game for long spells.
As the match progressed, Littler’s confidence only grew, drawing loud support from the Ally Pally crowd as he wrapped up the win without being seriously threatened. The performance underlined his growing reputation as one of the most complete players in the tournament.
With the victory, Littler moves smoothly into the fourth round, where tougher tests await. However, based on this display, he remains firmly among the favourites to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy once again.
For Suljovic, it was a frustrating night against an opponent who simply gave him no room to manoeuvre. For Littler, it was another composed, professional step forward in a title defence that continues to gather momentum.
