World Darts Championships: the coronation of prodigy Luke Littler in pictures

Luke Littler initially made a rather sober entrance, and even appeared a little tense when kissing his mother, Lisa, before kick-off.

More confident and determined, in appearance, the Dutchman Van Gerwen was able to count on a few fans present from the Netherlands.

But Luke Littler, unfazed, did not let the stakes get to him. The young Englishman, Manchester United fan and follower of kebabs and social networks, learned from his previous lost world final. It is unplayable on the last shots at the end of the round, those famous throws where you absolutely have to end with a “double”. An insolent success which disgusts Van Gerwen.

Trailing 4-0 in this final which was played in 7 winning sets, Van Gerwen will try to react. He ultimately achieves more “180”, the maximum score on 3 darts, than his opponent. But doesn’t make enough of a difference in hot moments. “I left too late,” the Dutchman reacted afterwards.

The atmosphere is always warm in the audience. The darts madness hasn’t left London for two weeks.

Winner 7-3 in the end, without trembling, Luke “the Nuke” (the atomic bomb) Littler can exult. This new dart star, who has become very popular in England to the point of being named young sports personality of the year by the BBC, is getting his revenge after his defeat in the final last year.