Luke Littler Reaches World Matchplay Final with Dominant Win
Defending champion to face Gerwyn Price in Sunday's final after 17-5 win over Dirk van Duijvenbode
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Luke Littler dominates Dirk van Duijvenbode 17-5 to reach the World Matchplay final, where he will face Gerwyn Price, seeking to become the third back-to-back winner.
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Why It Matters
Luke Littler seeks to defend his World Matchplay title against Gerwyn Price.
Luke Littler dominated Dirk van Duijvenbode 17-5 to reach the World Matchplay final, where he will face Gerwyn Price. Littler, averaging over 109 in all tournament matches, aims to join Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen as back-to-back winners. His streak of 28 successive wins in games with 20+ legs continues, with his last defeat in such matches dating back to the 2024 World Championship.
Price, despite their rivalry and on-stage antics, has not beaten Littler in matches exceeding 15 legs and faces a significant challenge. Littler denied Price's actions affect him, focusing instead on establishing an early lead. The final begins Sunday at 20:05 BST, preceded by the Women's World Matchplay featuring top seeds Beau Greaves and Lisa Ashton.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Luke Littler will win the final against Gerwyn Price.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Gerwyn Price overcome his historical struggles against Littler in long-format matches?
