"He's right, I am lazy" - Luke Littler has no problem with 'criticism' from James Wade
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Luke Littler remains on course for overall victory at the 2025 PDC Winmau World Masters. 'The Nuke' had no trouble with James Wade in the last sixteen and will now take on Jonny Clayton in the quarterfinals.
Littler became world champion for the first time in his career early this year. His first two tournaments as reigning world champion (Bahrain Darts Masters and Dutch Darts Masters) resulted in a quarterfinal and semifinal place, respectively. The Englishman, who turned 18 last week, therefore went to Milton Keynes with a lot of ambition and wanted to go for another tournament win this weekend. He seems well on his way to doing so after leaving Wade completely defenseless in the second round. The multiple major winner didn't win a single leg, more than that, he didn't get a chance for a double. Littler clocked a 105.47 average.
“I think I played very well there," said Littler post-match. "It wasn’t James’ night tonight, but 105 average and 50% on the doubles - I’m really happy with that. I just wanted to get the job done, because I know what James can do, and I’m happy to get another win. I’m a quick starter and in this format that’s really important, so I’ll make sure I am fully focused and ready for tomorrow.”
"Sometimes I do surprise myself, but then again, I can look at myself and say you have got the game to do it, you are World Champion, you can beat anyone," he continues. “Wadey didn’t turn up and that just gave me confidence to go on and win. I just want to go on stage and get the job done. Any trophy on any scale, but it’s going to take some beating against Jonny. But I know myself I have the game to beat him, get over that one and I know it’s a long day and night.”
Pre-match Wade had indicated in the press that he thought Littler was rather lazy. He acknowledged Littler's immense talent, of course, but felt that much more training could be right. “I didn’t see it, but he’s right. I am lazy. In the practice room as well. I don’t have to practice for hours and hours," Littler acknowledged. “You know yourself when to play when you’ve practiced for that long, you’ve warmed up and you’ve ready to go.”
As mentioned, Littler will take now take on Jonny Clayton in the quarterfinals.
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- What’s with the dogs element to this story, trying to pull at the heart strings? Just goes to show that being a good dart player does not equate to being that bright. Seriously, ‘I thought you didn’t have to pay tax on winnings’ , your a pro dart player and its your line of work, your not playing the lottery or placing a bet. I think it was Phil Taylor who said you should put a third to one side of all winnings into a bank account, obviously Merv was wearing his earplugs at the time.Mysstree10-03-2025
- The thing is... the folks who "humiliated" Taylor in the Seniors Events never really achieved anything in the important events - like Taylor did. Taylor had/has nothing to prove... and beating Taylor after he had retired is of zero value. Taylor in his prime would have made easy work of all of them. Cheers.MrYnyslas197107-03-2025
- Taylor was humiliated in the seniors events,so he really has nothing to lose by playing littler. I think he should put his darts away,and let us remember what a great player he wasrick6706-03-2025
- actually, since you're asking... yes. yes i do.colt06-03-2025
- If Wade had done that to Beau or Fallon or another female it would be deservedly claimed as sexual assault. Wade has always been odd and his interviews are so cringe worthy. I have a feeling if you asked Helen Chamberlain she would set alarm bells ringing with her storiesrichieburnettrocks05-03-2025
- I welcome you back jackpot,a real talent that has been missed. All the bestrick6704-03-2025
- It is not that bad a hair style, Littler has terrible hair but Rydz has some kind of bird nest gaffer taped to his head, absolutely dreadful.richieburnettrocks04-03-2025
- I have known Gemma for many years and can't believe she has never played at the World Championship, very talented and showed lots of potential. Her girlfriend Stephanie Smee made the World Championship semi final but just seemed to disappear and she was excellent that year, very unlucky to have been beaten by Anastasia. Hope Gemma will make it this year.richieburnettrocks03-03-2025
- Jeeezzzzz …. Some of these dart players need to grow a pair, its a few hurty words, your not on some army frontline fighting for your life.Mysstree03-03-2025