Luke Littler’s classy response despite suffering heartbreaking defeat to Humphries in World Darts Championship final
LUKE LITTLER’S classy response to his agonising World Championship final loss against Luke Humphries has been hailed by fans.
And darts lovers reckon Littler’s 7-4 loss at the Ally Pally against the world No1 will be just the start of a thrilling long-running rivalry between the two Englishmen.
APLuke Littler put aside his own disappointment to embrace Luke Humphries[/caption]
GettyHumphries celebrates winning his first world title[/caption]
Luke the Nuke, 16, led 4-2 and missed big opportunities – but put aside his own frustration to clap and hug Humphries.
The Warrington whizkid even appeared to gently guide his conqueror back to the centre of the oche rather than risk taking some of his spotlight.
One viewer posted: “Littler will be back”.
And another said of Humphries’ triumph: “Well deserved – these two will be seeing a lot of each other in big finals.”
Littler himself said: “I have gained a lot of experience.
“A lot of people know me now, they look up to me, I am happy. I am happy with getting to the final. It has been a rollercoaster.”
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PALuke Littler suffered final agony against Luke Humphries[/caption]
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