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Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals

Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals

Summary

Luke Littler, the world number one darts player, narrowly won his first-round match against Danny Noppert in the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. Littler will next play against Nathan Aspinall as the tournament continues.

Key Facts

  • Luke Littler is the current world number one in darts and a two-time World Series Finals champion.
  • Littler faced Danny Noppert, a former UK Open champion, in the first round.
  • Noppert took an early lead of 3-1 in the match.
  • Littler leveled the score at 3-3 and eventually won by a close margin.
  • Littler hit a 95 checkout near the end to help secure the victory.
  • Nathan Aspinall defeated Raymond Smith and will face Littler next.
  • Other players advancing include Gerwyn Price, Motomu Sakai, James Wade, and Jonny Clayton.
  • Defending champion Michael van Gerwen was eliminated in an earlier round by Daryl Gurney.
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