Luke Littler lost to Cam Crabtree in the semi-finals of the World Youth Championship. Crabtree beat Littler 6-5 and will meet Jan Schmidt in the final at Minehead. Littler came back from 2-0 to level the game, but Crabtree ultimately overhauled him.
Littler was playing for the first time since his shock defeat to Luke Woodhouse in the opening stage of the World Grand Prix. He was flawless in the group stage, taking three wins, and then saw off Lewis Cook, David Fidler, Archie Self, and Harrison Leigh to reach the final four. This tournament is open to players aged 16-24 and offers £60,000 in prize money.
Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle questioned why Littler entered the World Youth Championship. "I don't know what he wants to gain from it," he said. "It doesn't make any sense to me. I just don't see the value time-wise." Mardle added, "I just think he's underperforming right now, for whatever reason."
The European Tour season continues with the Swiss Darts Trophy and Dutch Darts Championship before the European Championship in Dortmund, Germany. Sky Sports remains the home of darts with the Grand Slam of Darts and World Darts Championship both live.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing