Luke Littler Wins Grand Slam and Becomes Youngest World No.1

18-year-old Luke Littler lifts the Grand Slam title in Wolverhampton and reaches the top of the PDC world rankings for the first time.

Wolverhampton witnessed a landmark moment in professional darts as 18-year-old Luke Littler won the Grand Slam of Darts, defeating fellow Englishman Luke Humphries 16-11 in the final at the WV Active Aldersley venue. The victory also moves Littler to the top of the PDC world rankings, making him the youngest player ever to achieve the No.1 spot, based on the latest Order of Merit standings.

The final delivered high-pressure drama throughout. Humphries took an early lead, but Littler responded with sustained scoring pressure and decisive finishing. Tournament statistics showed Littler averaging over 100 during the match, while registering multiple high-finish checkouts and a strong tally of maximums. His surge in the closing stages proved decisive as he controlled key moments under intense crowd and broadcast pressure.

Littler’s achievement marks a new milestone for the sport. Prior to this, the record for youngest world No.1 was held by Michael van Gerwen, who first reached the summit in his early twenties. Littler’s rapid rise since entering senior-level competition has been notable, with deep runs and victories across televised tournaments contributing to a fast climb through the rankings.

Known as "The Nuke", Littler has earned recognition for his pace, composure and scoring power on stage. His emerging rivalry with Humphries has quickly become one of the sport’s biggest talking points, drawing significant media attention, broadcast coverage and fan engagement across social platforms.

Speaking after the final, Littler said:
“It was always going to be a very tough final. Luke is a brilliant competitor. I stayed focused, took my chances and I’m really happy with the result. Becoming world number one means a lot, but there is still more work ahead and I want to continue improving.”

Humphries also praised Littler’s performance while expressing his determination to come back stronger:
“Luke played really well and deserves the win. It’s disappointing from my side, but I’ll regroup and push again.”

Reactions across X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and darts forums praised Littler’s temperament, accuracy and progress at such a young age. Analysts described the moment as a potential generational shift in professional darts, noting his consistency across multiple televised events.

Littler will now turn his attention to upcoming major tournaments, including the Players Championship Finals and preparations for the next PDC World Darts Championship, where expectations will be higher than ever.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who won the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts?

Luke Littler won the 2025 Grand Slam of Darts after defeating Luke Humphries in the final.

2. What was the final score between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries?

Luke Littler beat Luke Humphries with a score of 16-11 in the Grand Slam of Darts final.

3. How old is Luke Littler after winning the Grand Slam of Darts?

Luke Littler was 18 years old when he won the Grand Slam of Darts and became world number one.

4. Did Luke Littler become world number one after winning the Grand Slam?

Yes, Luke Littler became the youngest world number one in PDC rankings after his Grand Slam victory.

5. Where was the Grand Slam of Darts final held?

The Grand Slam of Darts final was held at WV Active Aldersley in Wolverhampton, England.

6. What is Luke Littler’s nickname in professional darts?

Luke Littler is known as “The Nuke” in professional darts.

7. Who previously held the record for youngest world number one in darts?

Michael van Gerwen previously held the record for the youngest world number one before Luke Littler surpassed it.

8. What was Luke Littler’s match average in the Grand Slam final?

Luke Littler averaged over 100 during the Grand Slam final against Luke Humphries.

9. How many 180s did Luke Littler hit in the final?

Luke Littler hit multiple 180s in the final, showcasing strong scoring power. (Verify exact official count for accuracy.)

10. What major tournaments will Luke Littler play next?

Luke Littler is expected to compete next in the Players Championship Finals and upcoming PDC events, including preparations for the next World Darts Championship.