Luke Littler prize money confirmed as stunning World Darts Championship run continues
Sixteen-year-old Darts sensation Luke Littler has reached the World Darts Championship semi-final after beating Brendan Dolan 5-1 at Alexandra Palace.
The Warrington native will play Rob Cross in the final four to become the youngest-ever player to manage the feat. He will play the 2018 Championships winner after the 33-year-old pulled off a heroic comeback from four sets down to beat Chris Dobey 5-4.
On the other side of the bracket, three-time winner Michael van Gerwen takes on Scott Williams while Luke Humphries battles Dave Chisnall for a place in the semi-final.
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Littler powered into the last eight after seeing off his 'idol' Raymond van Barneveld in a 4-1 win. Speaking to Sky Sports after the historic triumph, he was lost for words.
"Unbelievable. I don't know what to say," he said. "I went 2-0 up, 3-0 up, then I said to my family, 'one set away and I'm over the line'."
"He [Van Barneveld] said to me 'you can go all the way, I hope you can go all the way'. I said 'thank you' - he's a true gentleman and I respect Raymond very, very much."
On New Year's Day, the Nuke raced into a four-set lead over Dolan, before 'The History Maker' pulled a set back with a 118-checkout. But the youngster held his nerve to break the throw to complete the rout.
He averaged 101.93, hitting five 180s and added three 100-plus finishes, including 140 checkout to breeze into the next round - keeping his dreams of becoming a world champion alive.
The win over the iconic Van Barneveld was said to have scored him £50,000 but his progression into the semi-final has earned him a £100,000
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