LUKE LITTLER was left in TEARS after a brilliant win in his first match of the World Darts Championship. Teen sensation Littler, 17, started his darts campaign with a superb win over Ryan Meikle

Luke Humphries will defend his title at the World Darts Championship. Can Grand Slam of Darts winner Luke Littler go one better this year?

Luke Littler broke down in tears after beating Ryan Meikle 3-1 on Saturday night, as the 17-year-old secured his place in the third round of the PDC World Championship

An emotional Luke Littler almost hits a nine-darter as he starts his bid for the PDC World Championship title with a dramatic 3-1 win over Ryan Meikle.

Luke Littler rallied back from a lacklustre start to begin his PDC World Darts Championship title bid with a 3-1 victory over Ryan Meikle at Alexandra Palace.

For 15 minutes inside Alexandra Palace on Saturday night, Luke Littler looked almost ordinary. And then, after finally edging into a hard-fought two sets to one lead against Ryan Meikle, he completed victory with perhaps the finest set of darts ever seen on a World Championship stage.

Luke Littler explains why he burst into tears on stage after winning first match at World Darts Championship -

Luke Littler has received support from darts fans after the 17-year-old broke down in tears following his World Championship win over Ryan Meikle on Saturday night. The youngster had gone into the contest as the favourite to go through,