James Fearn/Getty Images Darts sensation Luke "The Nuke" Littler battled back from a lacklustre start to his PDC World Darts Championship title bid on Saturday to eventually blow away opponent Ryan Meikle in a sensational fourth set that earned the ...

Luke Littler admitted to being 'nervous' during his opening win against Ryan Meikle at the World Darts Championship.

LONDON – Teenage sensation Luke “The Nuke” Littler set a tournament record with a 140.91 set average as he secured a second-round win in the PDC World Championship with a 3-1 victory over fellow Englishman Ryan Meikle late on Dec 21.

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.

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 broke down in tears after beating Ryan Meikle on Saturday night to secure his place in the third round of the PDC World Championship

Luke Littler has shed more light on his tears following his World Darts Championship victory over Ryan Meikle on Saturday night. The darts star took to the oche cheered on by a raucous crowd at Alexandra Palace.

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