Luke Littler has become the youngest world champion with a 7-3 victory over Michael van Gerwen; 17-year-old snatches record from ‘Mighty Mike’, who was the youngest, aged 24; Littler raced into a 4-0 lead against Van Gerwen before the Dutchman could hit back in the contest. The 17-year-old has been on a meteoric rise since his sensational run at the Worlds last year and has capped off picking up 10 titles in his maiden year on the professional circuit by claiming the biggest prize of all at the second time of asking.With his historic win, Littler has smashed the record for the youngest winner, which was previously held by his opponent Van Gerwen when he won the Worlds back in 2014 against Peter Wright aged 24.
Luke Littler Humiliates Michael van Gerwen to Claim Title as Youngest PDC Champion
