Luke Littler takes aim at 'doubters', sets world rankings target and reveals favourite two darts rivals

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Luke Littler is keen to be ranked in the top 10 with the darts star targeting more glory

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 23/08/2024

- 15:14

The 17-year-old has taken part in a Q&A on social media

Luke Littler has touched upon a range of topics while taking part in a Q&A on social media.

The 17-year-old has enjoyed a stunning rise to prominence over the past year, going from unknown rookie to a household name.


Littler's biggest achievement was winning the Premier League, with the Briton managing to beat Luke Humphries to the prize back in May.

He still has much to learn, however, especially after failing to win either the Australian Darts Masters or New Zealand Darts Masters earlier this summer.

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Luke Littler is keen to be ranked in the top 10 with the darts star targeting more glory

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Littler has now taken part in a Q&A on social media.

And he couldn't resist digging out his 'doubters', with the darts star poking fun at his critics.

When asked what his favourite career moment has been so far, Littler replied: "Favourite has to be winning the Premier League on debut."

He then added 'where's the doubters at' while accompanying his post with a winking emoji.

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With Littler still in the early stages of his professional career, the 17-year-old is ranked 23rd in the world.

He admits that he's keen to be ranked in the top 10 by the end of the year, with the youngster keen to capitalise on 'plenty of opportunities'.

"Would like to get myself into the top 10," he added.

"Plenty of opportunities to get myself there so that's the aim."

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Another question Littler was asked related to his favourite opponent.

He named Luke Humphries, despite the 29-year-old recently stunning Littler in New Zealand.

And he also dished out praise to Michael Smith, too.

"Either Michael Smith or Luke Humphries as the rhythm of our games suits me."

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Luke Littler says winning the Premier League is the highlight of his darts career so far

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Meanwhile, Barry Hearn believes Littler will have 'periods of domination' - but doesn't think he will 'monopolise' the sport in the coming years ahead.

"Phil Taylor's title run is probably untouchable," he said.

"The man was an absolute legend but the competition wasn't as good then as it is now.

"Because these darts players are earning millions of pounds a year, have got a huge future, it's attracted an awful lot of talent from a much wider range of people who want to try darts.

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Luke Littler has named Luke Humphries and Michael Smith as his favourite darts rivals

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"It's not a difficult game to understand, it's a very difficult game to master but we have the strength to factor in that we're using ordinary people but they have extraordinary ability.

"So I think Luke Littler can be a multiple winner. He won't monopolise but he will have periods of domination."

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