Luke Littler shows he's a class act after losing to Gerwyn Price at Bahrain Masters
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Luke Littler could be forgiven for feeling frustrated following his failure to win the Bahrain Masters on Friday night.
But the world champion showed his class by congratulating Gerwyn Price following his shock defeat out in the Middle East.
Littler had gone into his match with Price as the favourite to reign supreme, especially given how he won the World Darts Championship at the start of the year.
Yet he ended up losing 6-2 to his 39-year-old opponent, with his hopes of glory ended as a result.
Luke Littler was unable to win the Bahrain Masters on Friday
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Littler has now taken to social media to react to his surprising setback.
And the teenager showed class by congratulating Price, saying: "Not my night but great game @gerwynpriceiceman180.
"Heading home for a few days then looking forward to the dutch darts masters."
Price, after beating Littler, was able to make the final of the competition.
Yet Stephen Bunting won the title instead, with the 39-year-old picking up his first ever World Series win.
Bunting was delighted after his victory, saying: "It is even more satisfying because what an absolutely lovely trophy this is.
"I can't produce my best darts without this wonderful crowd week in, week out.
"The fanbase we are building at the moment is crazy and thank you very much.
"Being world No 5 is an incredible feeling and it has made me very strong to be honest."
Bunting also warned his rivals that he feels he's playing the best darts of his career.
He continued: "I am playing the best I have ever played.
"I'm more consistent than ever before and now I'm believing I can win titles.
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"The hypnotherapy behind the scenes, the psychology in the past, it's taken a lot of hard work."
Bunting has won £30,000 as a result of his exploits at the oche.
Price, as the runner-up, has pocketed £16,000.
Writing on his Instagram story, the Welshman reacted to his defeat to Bunting by saying: "Great week here in Bahrain. I'm getting there I promise u. Home time now."
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Stephen Bunting won the Bahrain Masters on Friday
He also wrote: "The revs are just building up nicely.
"Looking forward to the Premier League this year, will be some belters played along the way."
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