Watch: Luke Littler’s furious reaction to giving Suljovic a single dart at double in World Darts whitewash
Luke Littler’s Furious Reaction to Giving Mensur Suljovic a Single Dart at Double in World Darts Whitewash
Luke Littler cut a visibly frustrated figure during his emphatic World Darts Championship victory over Mensur Suljovic — despite cruising to a dominant whitewash at Alexandra Palace.
The reigning world champion was in ruthless form as he swept aside the Austrian veteran without dropping a set, barely giving Suljovic a foothold in the contest. Littler’s scoring power and relentless pace quickly established control, leaving the crowd expecting a flawless performance from the teenage star.
However, one brief moment stood out amid the one-sided affair. Littler showed clear irritation after allowing Suljovic a single dart at double — a rare opening in an otherwise near-perfect display.
Cameras caught Littler shaking his head and muttering to himself after missing a double that momentarily gave Suljovic a chance to get on the board. Although the opportunity ultimately came to nothing, Littler’s reaction underlined the exceptionally high standards he now sets for himself on the biggest stage.
Commentators noted that the frustration was not directed at his opponent, but purely at himself — a sign of the ruthless mindset that has propelled him to the top of the sport at such a young age. Even in a match he was comfortably winning, Littler was visibly annoyed at the smallest lapse in concentration.
Suljovic, a former semi-finalist at Ally Pally, was unable to capitalise on the fleeting opportunity and was quickly swept aside as Littler regained focus and closed out the match in emphatic fashion.
Afterwards, Littler played down the moment, instead highlighting his overall performance and consistency. But the brief flash of anger told its own story: for the world champion, perfection is the target — and anything less, even in a whitewash, clearly isn’t good enough.
The reaction only reinforced why Littler remains such a formidable force at the World Darts Championship, combining devastating talent with an uncompromising desire to dominate every single leg.
