Luke Littler beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

The 18-year-old set a new record of 64 180s for the tournament.
Luke Littler beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

Luke Littler won his first World Matchplay title in Blackpool with an 18-13 victory over James Wade. Pic: John Walton/PA

Luke Littler won his first World Matchplay crown as James Wade’s remarkable run in Blackpool fell at the final hurdle.

Littler claimed a hard-fought 18-13 victory at the Winter Gardens to become the fifth player to win the PDC Triple Crown – Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Luke Humphries having also won World Championship, Matchplay and Premier League titles.

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