Grand Slam of Darts 2024: Luke Littler delivers an impressive performance, overpowering Jermaine Wattimena to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Luke Littler has advanced to the Grand Slam semi-finals in his debut appearance, coming within one dart of a nine-darter in the second leg of the match. Catch the semi-finals and final of the Grand Slam of Darts live from Wolverhampton on November 17 at 1 PM on Sky Sports.
Luke Littler delivered a commanding performance in Wolverhampton, storming into the Grand Slam semi-finals with a 16-2 rout of Jermaine Wattimena.
He started in spectacular fashion, coming within one dart of a nine-darter in the second leg to break throw and wrapping up the first session with a 4-1 lead after hitting seven maximums in just five legs.
Littler’s momentum was relentless, with his first leg without a 180 not coming until the ninth—an emphatic display of his dominance.
The big checkouts soon followed, as the 17-year-old prodigy nailed finishes of 104, 164, and 167 on the bull to build a commanding 8-2 lead.
Jermaine Wattimena struggled to find any rhythm, with Littler relentlessly dominating the trebles. The ‘Nuke’ went on to claim six consecutive legs, extending his lead to an overwhelming 14-2.