Luke Littler writes more darting history: 18-year-old breaks records with 7th major PDC title at World Grand Prix 2025

History was made again Sunday night in the world of darts. Luke Littler, only 18 years old, defeated compatriot Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final of the 2025 World Grand Prix to capture his seventh PDC major title. He thus joins an extremely select company of greats. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that no player in PDC history has even come close to reaching the mark of seven major TV tournaments so young.

Until recently, the "seven-title club" consisted of only established legends: Phil Taylor, James Wade, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright, Gerwyn Price and more recently, Luke Humphries himself. That Littler is already joining them is a sign of his rapid rise since bursting onto the scene at the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship.

A look at the list of names highlights how extraordinary Littler's achievement is. Phil Taylor, the undisputed emperor of the sport of darts, won his seventh major at the age of 38. James Wade followed with 31, while Michael van Gerwen - already a darts phenomenon at the time - took his seventh title at 25. Gary Anderson needed 47 years to reach that same number, Peter Wright even 51. The most recent additions to this list, Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries, reached the magic number at 37 and 29 years, respectively.

And then there is Luke Littler - only 18 years old. The numbers speak for themselves: he is not only the youngest ever, but also the fastest-growing champion in modern darts. His rise is unprecedented, and the way he effortlessly maintains himself against the established order shows that this win will certainly not be an end point.

Where Taylor was the benchmark for dominance for decades, Littler collecting trophies now seems to be becoming the new norm. His blend of natural precision, mental coolness and ability to peak at crucial moments makes him a nightmare for any opponent. With seven majors under his belt at such a young age, the road is open to records that once seemed unattainable.

The question is not whether Littler will win more, but rather, how much more will he win before he's done. With his age, form and confidence, he seems only at the beginning of what could be a historically successful career. If he keeps up this pace, he could even approach - or perhaps even break - Phil Taylor's almost untouchable records.