LUKE LITTLER became the youngest player ever to hit a NINE-DARTER as he continued his fairy tale 2024.
And the 16-year-old sensation wasn’t done there as he WON his first-ever PDC title, in his debut tour appearance.
Littler incredibly achieved the game’s toughest feat in the very first leg of his Bahrain Masters quarter-final against Nathan Aspinal.
Littler had outclassed Hong Kong slinger Man Lok Leung on Thursday in his first match since his fairytale run to the PDC World Darts Championship final over Christmas.
And the fan favourite was back in action on Friday – instantly playing the perfect leg of darts in front of a stunned crowd.
Littler won 6-3 to set up a semi-final with former world champion Gerwyn Price in the semis.
And the heroics continued as he hit the highest checkout in darts – a 170, finishing on the bullseye – as he swept another illustrious opponent aside.
Next up with ‘Mighty’ Michael van Gerwen, a three-time Ally Pally king, in the final.
And Littler, who turns 17 on Sunday, defied his years as he dismantled MVG to win 8-5 – scooping another £20,000 in the process.
Littler’s nine-darter makes him the youngest person to hit a nine-darter in a senior PDC darts event.
He broke the previous record set by Van Gerwen, who achieved the feat when he was 17 years and 10 months old.
Reacting to the breathtaking moment, Eddie Hearn, chairman of the PDC, wrote on X: “WOW! Kid’s a superstar!”
While Sky Sports pundit Wayne Mardle said: “There will be no one bigger than Littler.
“The kid is outrageously talented. How can you not be excited!!!”
He then joked: “Darts is difficult… I’m not sure Luke Littler agrees with me.”
While Ally Pally presenter Abigail Davies added: “Is there anything Luke Littler can’t do? Utter filth.”
And fans at home couldn’t believe their eyes either, one person said: “Never seen anything like it. Luke Littler 9 darter first leg of the game. Madness.”
Another added: “Luke Littler you are outrageous.”
A third responded: “Fair play Luke Littler, first leg today and gets a 9 darter! Awesome talent. #darts.”
“Darts is difficult… I’m not sure Luke Littler agrees with me.”
Wayne Mardle
A fourth replied: “Littler’s just hit a 9 to start the match. Kid is insane.”
And a fifth said: “Oh my goodness me… take a bow Luke Littler.”
After his win, Littler said: “Well after I hit it, Nathan said, ‘It’s only a hold of throw!’
“I am glad to win. I played really well there.
“It’s good to get one [a nine-darter] on TV. The first one of the year goes to me. I hope the list continues. I hope [to] hit a few more.
“I never think about losing. I only think about winning.”
Littler’s girlfriend, Eloise, sent him a message following his win over Man Lok Leung in the last 16 on Thursday.
As she could not attend the match, she said: Get in there! Gutted I couldn’t be there in person to watch!”