"Ricardo Pietreczko has got previous" - Wayne Mardle analyses controversial flare-up with Luke Littler at Belgian Darts Open

Luke Littler won the Belgian Darts Open last weekend. In the semifinals though, there was a little bit of tension between Littler and Ricardo Pietreczko.

Pietreczko was clearly not happy set post-match, reportedly about the fact Littler went for a 147 finish (treble 19 - double 20 - bull), with the German exchanging words on stage and then later using a post on his official Instagram story to call Littler arrogant.

Wayne Mardle was watching the drama unfold from his home. "I've got to be careful here. I've got to bite my tongue but Pietreczko has got previous," Mardle reflected of the incident in conversation with Sky Sports. "When he gets beat, he doesn't like it so to be honest this is kind of expected."

"But, what wasn't expected was the reaction from Luke. He was just like 'I couldn't care less. Get off my stage,'" Mardle continues, praising the teen for his maturity. "Luke Littler has got it. He's relaxed, he's focused when he needs to be, he enjoys the interaction with the crowd, he enjoys all of it. And he's just 17!"

"Luke us going to get more of this because there is going to be jealousy," Mardle warns. "People are going to be jealous of everything that comes his way with the sponsorships, the endorsements, the money, the fame, the media attention. Some think they deserve it more than Luke. The likes of Pietreczko could try and rattle him but you can't rattle Luke Littler."