‘There’s hope for us yet’ – Luke Littler shocks darts fans as he misses two SINGLES in Players Championship loss

Luke Littler Stuns Fans with Uncharacteristic Misses in Players Championship Loss

Darts fans were left in shock—and amusement—after Luke Littler made a rare mistake in the Players Championship 10 quarter-finals. The 18-year-old sensation, known for his precision, missed two simple singles, leading to a 6-4 defeat against Scott Williams in Leicester.

A Surprising Slip-Up

Littler had fought his way into the quarter-finals, marking his best run since reaching the semi-finals at Players Championship 5 on March 11. However, his match against Williams took an unexpected turn when he needed a single five to set up double 10—but instead hit a 20. Trying to adjust, he then aimed for a three but landed on 19, leaving him bust.

The blunder sealed his fate, and Williams capitalized by nailing a double 20 to close out the match. Littler, visibly frustrated, was seen facepalming after realizing his costly error.

Fan Reactions and Littler’s Form

Social media erupted with reactions, with one fan joking, “Luke Littler just missed two single numbers—there’s hope for us all yet!” Another added, “Littler was either really tired or just lost focus. My jaw dropped—what happened?”

Despite this misstep, Littler remains in top form, having won three of the last four Premier League Nights, including back-to-back victories, as well as the UK Open in early March.

What’s Next?

Williams advanced to the semi-finals, where he lost 7-5 to Josh Rock, who went on to defeat Cameron Menzies 8-4 in the final.

Meanwhile, Littler is set for a high-profile showdown with Phil Taylor, and he remains a top contender in Premier League Darts 2025. His next outing will be at Night 9 in Berlin on April 3.

Stay tuned for more darts action as Littler looks to bounce back from his rare slip-up!