Bahrain – January 26, 2024 – Luke Littner’s remarkable 21-match winning streak ended Friday as Gerwyn Price defeated the world champion in the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals, marking the second consecutive year Price has eliminated Littner at this stage of the tournament. This defeat is Littner’s first as October 30th.
Price Dethrones Darts’ Rising Star
Gerwyn Price ended Luke Littner’s extraordinary run with a 6-2 victory in Bahrain.
- Luke Littner suffered his first loss since October 30th, ending a 21-match winning streak.
- Gerwyn Price defeated Littner 6-2 in the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals.
- Littner’s winning streak included capturing the Grand Slam of Darts and becoming world number one.
- Michael van Gerwen won the Bahrain Masters, defeating Gian van Veen in the final.
The 19-year-old Englishman, fresh off a dominant performance against veteran Paul Lim on Thursday, struggled to find his rhythm on Friday, posting an average of 94.04 compared to Price’s 97.43. Littner missed crucial darts at key moments, ultimately falling short against the Welshman.
Did you know? Luke Littner’s 21-match winning streak was the longest of his young career, solidifying his position as a dominant force in professional darts. The streak included major titles like the Grand Slam of Darts.
Why did Gerwyn price defeat Luke Littner? Price, 40, secured a crucial break against the world number one for the second time, capitalizing on a bullseye finish to establish a commanding 4-1 lead. He nearly completed the victory with a 100-plus checkout in the eighth leg but ultimately sealed the win with a double 10.
Elsewhere in the tournament, former world champion Luke Humphries also saw his run end in the quarter-finals, falling 6-3 to Nathan Aspinall. However, neither aspinall nor Price advanced to the final.
Pro tip – Consistent scoring is key in professional darts. Price’s higher average of 97.43 compared to Littner’s 94.04 proved decisive in securing the victory.
The Bahrain masters culminated in an all-Dutch final, where Michael van Gerwen emerged victorious, defeating Gian van Veen 8-6 to claim the title.
