Luke Littler, 17, breaks down in tears moments after stunning Michael van Gerwen with relentless World Championship win
AN EMOTIONAL Luke Littler broke down in tears after making history at the PDC World Championships.
The 17-year-old demolished Michael van Gerwen in a stunning display at Ally Pally.
Littler took control early, racing into a 4-0 lead in front of a partisan crowd in the capital,
The Nuke looked composed throughout and held his nerve to hold off an MVG fightback, eventually securing a 7-3 win.
After hitting his winning double, a tearful Littler raced towards his family and friends in the crowd.
Now the youngest winner in the tournament's history, Littler teared up as the magnitude of his win sunk in.
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He told Sky: "I can't believe it. Honestly. I can't believe it.
"We both played so well. I knew I needed to get off to a great start, and that's what I did.
"Michael was right behind me the whole game.
"Everyone dreams of lifting this trophy. So it really is a dream come true."
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Littler threw 12 180s in the contest, averaging 102.73 to MVG's 100.69.
But it was his ruthless display on the doubles that saw him leave the Dutchman in the dirt.
Littler hit 25 out of 45 on the doubles, an impressive 55 percent.
He continued: "I was practicing backstage on the tops and 10s (D10).
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"At 2-0 up I started getting nervous but I said to myself 'just relax'.
"I was throwing for the match but to get it over and done with was special."
He added: "I could end 2025 winning absolutely nothing. But I picked up the best.
"I want to get more than 10 titles this year. But if I end 2025 with nothing, I have picked the big one up."