Luke Humphries Hails Luke Littler as the Greatest Darts Player Ever
Luke Humphries praised Luke Littler as “the greatest darts player that’s ever lived” following a thrilling final at the Winmau World Masters. The 19-year-old Littler secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over Humphries in Milton Keynes, clinching one of the two major televised titles that had previously eluded him.
Luke Littler’s Rising Stardom
In just over two years on the PDC Tour, Luke Littler has ascended to the pinnacle of the sport. He currently holds the No. 1 world ranking and boasts an impressive trophy cabinet:
- Two-time World Champion
- World Matchplay Winner
- Premier League Champion
- UK Open Winner
- World Grand Prix Champion
- Players Championship Finals Winner
- Grand Slam of Darts Winner (twice)
To complete his collection, he is only missing the European Championship title.
Humphries’ Insights
After the match, Humphries, who was defending his title, expressed admiration for Littler’s resilience. Despite leading 5-4, Humphries missed crucial doubles that allowed Littler to reverse the match outcome. He remarked, “He never folds under pressure.”
Humphries acknowledged that Littler’s current achievements might surpass those of legendary player Phil Taylor, who dominated darts with 16 world titles between 1990 and 2013. “I think he’s the greatest darts player that’s ever lived,” Humphries stated. He reiterated his focus on improving and warned Littler to “watch his back” in the upcoming tournament year.
Littler’s Response
In his post-match comments, Littler disagreed with Humphries’ accolades. He emphasized the importance of matching Taylor’s achievements to claim the title of the greatest of all time. “I won’t be the greatest unless I do win more than what Phil won,” he stated.
Upcoming Challenges
Both players will face off again in the Premier League Darts 2026, launching on Thursday in Newcastle. Littler will compete against Van Veen in a rematch of the World Darts Championship final, while Humphries will take on former champion Gerwyn Price.
The 2026 season promises high-stakes action, with Sky Sports broadcasting all matches live. The excitement continues as premier darts action unfolds across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
