Darts Shocker: Teen Sensation Littler Wins Crowd as Van Veen Stuns World Champion
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A rising star eliminated the former world champion in a major upset at the PDC World Darts Championship. Gian van Veen defeated Luke Humphries 5-1 in their second-round match.
Van Veen sealed his victory with a dramatic 170-point finish. The win signals a potential shift in the sport's hierarchy.
On the same evening, 16-year-old Luke Littler advanced with a dominant performance against Krzysztof Ratajski. The teenage sensation received strong support from the crowd at London's Alexandra Palace.
Many spectators left the venue convinced they had witnessed the future of darts. The championship continues with the third round.