Grand Slam of Darts 2024: Luke Littler puts on a show and dominates Jermaine Wattimena to book semi-final clash with Gary Anderson

Luke Littler delivered an impressive performance in Wolverhampton, advancing to the Grand Slam semi-finals with a commanding 16-2 victory over Jermaine Wattimena.

Littler made an incredible beginning by throwing eight darts for a nine-darter in the second leg, successfully breaking his opponent's throw. He wrapped up the first session with a commanding 4-1 lead, having hit seven maximums in just five legs.

Littler showed no signs of slowing down, and it wasn't until the ninth round that he finally had a leg where he didn't score a 180, which highlighted his impressive control of the game.

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The impressive finishes began, as the 17-year-old star hit impressive checkouts of 104, followed by 164 and 167 on the bullseye, giving him a substantial 8-2 advantage.

Wattimena struggled to find his rhythm in the match, as Littler scored triple numbers with impressive intensity. The 'Nuke' dominated the next six rounds in a row, pulling ahead with a commanding 14-2 lead.

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He positioned himself just a leg away from a stunning victory after executing a perfect throw. Seizing every opportunity with determination, he set himself up for a 110 finish and landed it on the bullseye, driving the audience into a frenzy.

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This marks the largest loss ever handed to a player in the Grand Slam quarter-finals, surpassing Phil Taylor's 16-3 victory over Michael Smith.

Littler achieved an average score of 105, hit 12 triple 20s, succeeded in 62% of his double attempts, and secured the victory in under 28 minutes.

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"I was really self-assured heading into tonight," Littler shared with Sky Sports.

"I had an amazing performance and I'm really thrilled about it. I have to give credit to Jermaine as well. I just played at a higher level this evening."

"When you're performing at such a high level, you can sense a nine-darter is on the horizon with every throw. Each time I aim for a 180, the audience anticipates it."

"As a player, you can sense it approaching, and you really hope it happens."

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By winning, Littler has entered the world’s top 16 rankings, but the 17-year-old isn’t surprised by this achievement.

"It really highlights how well I've performed in the ranking tournaments," he mentioned.

"I've made it into the top 16! I've checked the upcoming rounds, and if I win this competition, I'll move up to the fifth position."

"I'm only focusing on the semi-final happening tomorrow."

Grand Slam Of Darts: Quarter-Final Results Revealed

Littler is set to compete against Gary Anderson for the very first time after securing a hard-fought 16-14 victory over rising star Gian van Veen.

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The first session was intense as Van Veen and Anderson matched each other, both managing to keep their throws. However, Van Veen managed to secure a break, leading to a score of 3-2 in his favor at the halfway mark.

After that, the 'Flying Scotsman' seized the momentum, showcasing an impressive display as he finished off with a 124 and a Shanghai, which allowed him to establish a strong 9-6 advantage.

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Van Veen was determined to fight back and managed to close the gap to just one leg at 10-9. However, he missed an opportunity to break Anderson's serve, allowing Anderson to secure a score of 84 and regain a two-leg lead.

Van Veen kept close to Anderson, staying just a leg behind, thanks to an impressive 140 checkout. However, Anderson managed to stay calm under pressure and hit a 52 checkout on the bullseye, putting him just one leg away from winning the match.

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The Dutch player didn't back down, scoring 74 on double 16 to bring the match to a close score of 15-14. However, Anderson showcased his skill and secured his place in the semi-finals by hitting double 12.

Anderson concluded the match with an impressive 57% success rate on his double shots, hitting 11 maximum scores and achieving an average of 99.13.

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"I caught the [Littler] match, and it was amazing, right? We were up in the upper seats enjoying the game," Anderson shared with Sky Sports.

"Tonight, Luke was on a whole new level."

"I might just give him a solid kick in the shins before I step in."

The Grand Slam of Darts 2024 wraps up with an exciting finale on Sunday, November 17. Get ready for an action-packed day, starting with the semi-finals at 1 PM, followed by the final event at 7 PM, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

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Sunday, November 17th, at 1:00 PM.