Luke Littler Wins in Liverpool

Littler's victory marks a significant milestone in his first full professional season, as he overcame both elite competition and an aggressive atmosphere.

The young star noted that the crowd in Rotterdam was 'way louder' than the Merseyside fans, a comment that further fueled the rivalry.

His path to the final included wins over world champion Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen.

Off the oche, Littler has also made headlines by partnering with Michael Owen to invest in a racehorse, signaling his growing commercial influence in the sporting world.