Luke Littler thrashed Canadian primary Matt Campbell 6-0 in lower than 10 minutes on a surprising debut in New York, saying successful the US Darts Masters would imply “lots”.
The 17-year-old averaged 103.66 to beat Campbell, who he additionally beat throughout his record-breaking World Cup marketing campaign, in 9 minutes and 52 seconds to finish a exceptional first aggressive efficiency for the US.
The occasion at Madison Sq. Backyard marked Littler’s first look since successful the Premier League in London on Could 23.
“I could not wait to get on that stage tonight,” Littler stated.
“I felt very snug and all the pieces went nicely. I am unable to watch for tomorrow’s recreation.
“With the variety of prime athletes which have competed right here, it might imply the world to elevate that trophy and hopefully I can go all the best way.”
The victory got here only a week after Littler claimed the Premier League title with an 11-7 victory over Luke Humphries on the O2 Enviornment, successful six of his final eight matches to defeat the world champion.
He subsequent competes for a spot within the semi-finals towards reigning North American champion Jeff Smith, who defeated 2023 world champion Michael Smith 6-1 after he efficiently accomplished six of 9 makes an attempt within the doubles.
“I actually love New York, town has just about embraced me,” Smith stated.
“I am Jeff Smith, I am not anxious about Luke Littler. He is a generational expertise, there is no doubt about that, however I simply have to fret about what I am doing.
“I am right here to show what must be confirmed and that is it. It wasn’t a fluke that I made it to the finals final yr and I wish to come again and compete once more.”
Elsewhere, winners had been Rob Cross, Nathan Aspinall, Peter Wright, Gerwyn Worth, Michael van Gerwen and Humphries.
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