Luke Littler's 21-year-old girlfriend lost for words after 16-year-old wins Bahrain Masters title

Luke Littler's 21-year-old girlfriend lost for words after 16-year-old wins Bahrain Masters title

Watch now: Luke Littler reacts to nine-darter

Stuart Ballard

By Stuart Ballard


Published: 19/01/2024

- 21:43

Luke Littler marked his World Series of Darts debut by beating Michael van Gerwen to win the Bahrain Masters title.

Luke Littler's girlfriend, Eloise Milburn, has spoken of her pride on social media after watching her 16-year-old boyfriend win the Bahrain Masters on Friday night.

The darts prodigy shot to superstardom over the festive period after reaching the final of the world championships.


He was back in action this week in Bahrain for his debut event in the World Series of Darts.

The event featured the world's best players with the likes of Luke Humphries, Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen all in the draw.

Eloise Milburn gushed over her boyfriend's achievement

Eloise Milburn gushed over her boyfriend's achievement

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But Littler reigned supreme over all of them to clinch his first PDC Tour event title at the very first time of trying.

He defeated Van Gerwen 8-5 in the final with the teenager appearing to be lost for words on stage while trying to sum up his feelings.

And his girlfriend, who was watching the Bahrain Masters from her home, was similarly unable to find the right words to describe her own emotions.

Milburn took to her Instagram story to post a photo of Littler on stage with the trophy along with a congratulatory message.

It read: "Just wow! Get in there!

"I am so proud words do not describe!"

Littler had already hit the headlines earlier in the day when he landed a nine-dart finish in the very first leg of his match against Nathan Aspinall.

He became the youngest player in darts history to throw a nine-darter at a televised event.

Luke Littler won the Bahrain Masters on his debut

Luke Littler won the Bahrain Masters on his debut

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Van Gerwen held the record previously after he hit a nine-dart finish when he was 17 years and 298 days old in 2007 at the Masters of Darts.

It was also only the second nine-dart finish at the World Series of Darts, joining Phil Taylor on the illustrious list.

Littler turns 17 years old on Sunday, but there won't be much time for celebrations as he'll be in action next week at the Dutch Masters.

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Luke Littler also hit a nine-darter in the tournament

Luke Littler also hit a nine-darter in the tournament

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That is soon followed by the first night of Premier League darts on February 1.

Littler's win in Bahrain has also seen the 16-year-old pick up the winning prize fund of £20,000.

He's now set to move further up the Order of Merit as well.

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