Luke Littler makes shock revelation after World Darts Championship win and reveals how he’ll prepare for Bunting
LUKE LITTLER has revealed that he doesn’t practise during off days… preferring to play on his Nintendo Switch instead.
The 17-year-old booked his place in the World Darts Championship semi-finals last night with a 5-2 victory over Nathan Aspinall.
Standing between Littler and a second consecutive appearance in the final is Stephen Bunting.
The teenager is set to take on the Ally Pally fans’ favourite tonight.
Speaking to Sky Sports following his latest triumph, Littler admitted that he won’t practise ahead of his clash with Bunting.
He said: “I like this, you play, you go to sleep, you wake up and you’re on again.
“I don’t really like having days off because I don’t practise.
“So I know that I’ll be back on tomorrow and I’ll be up for it again.”
Asked if he had his Nintendo Switch with him, Littler grinned as he replied: “I have.”
He was then quizzed if playing his Switch is how he’ll spend the 24 hours prior to his clash with Bunting, to which he nonchalantly responded: “Pretty much, yeah.”
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Littler also admitted that he does not feel shackled by the weight of expectations.
He said: “The crowd wanted a comeback, but I just wanted to finish it.
“It feels like last year: I’m playing with absolute confidence, I’m playing with freedom.”
Should Littler triumph against Bunting, he will face the winner of tonight’s first semi between Chris Dobey and Michael van Gerwen in the final.
Dobey began yesterday’s afternoon session by beating 2021 champion Gerwyn Price 5-3.
While three-time winner Van Gerwen overcame Callan Rydz by the same scoreline.