Littler Powers into last 16 with Commanding Win
Luke Littler delivered a dominant performance, securing a 4-0 victory over Mensur Suljovic to advance to the last 16 of the World Championship.
Concerns about Suljovic’s slow pace of play were quickly dismissed as Littler raced through the match, winning 12 of 15 legs.
littler is determined to defend his title, and this performance suggests it will take an remarkable effort to dethrone him.
He achieved an average of 107.09 – his highest at Alexandra Palace – hit nine 180s, and maintained a 71% success rate on doubles.
LITTLER SMASHES SULJOVIC! ☢️
What a performance! 👏
Luke Littler storms through to Round Four in some style, averaging 107 to complete a crushing 4-0 victory over Mensur Suljovic!
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The 18-year-old, who will face either Rob Cross or Damon Heta in the next round, stated in his post-match interview: “That’s the best I (have) felt. I think even last year’s tournament and the one before that, that’s the most I’ve been settled and it goes to show (with) the average, the finishing and all the ton-plus checkouts.”
“Like we do every year, we always pack enough clothes to the final, so we’re packed for six, seven days. But yeah, that’s another round out the way, and I’ll be back in a few days.”
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