Luke Littler will face Martin Lukeman in the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts final after beating Gary Anderson 16-15.
Luke Littler Through To Grand Slam Final
The teenager sensation was the favourite on UK betting sites but it was Anderson who got off to the better start, taking a 3-2 lead into the first interval.
Littler began to turn things around after the first break, winning three consecutive legs and taking a 4-3 lead going into the second interval.
However, Anderson kept his confidence and came back with some superb darts, bringing the semi final level at 4-4 with a 124 checkout – ending on the bullseye.
After some stunning darts from both, Littler took a 7-4 lead and even threw in a 124 checkout of his own – ending on a double 11 instead of the bull.
In a shocking turn of events, Anderson won four consecutive legs to take the lead at 8-7 which included an 11 dart leg that was inches away from the magical nine darter.
The Flying Scotsman made it seven consecutive legs to make it 11-7, with Littler millimetres away from sealing a ‘Big Fish’ (170 checkout) and ending this run.
The Nuke finally ended this run to make it 11-8, but Anderson responded well once again and secured his 12th leg to go into the break with a 12-8 lead.
Gary Anderson’s dominance continued after the break, but Littler sealed an 11 leg score to pull the game back to 13-11 and set up a possible comeback.
The Scottish darts star kept his lead over Littler with Anderson hitting a 150 with three bullseyes before Littler finished on a double 10 to make it 14-13.
Littler managed to equal the match at 14-14 but started the 29th leg with his worst darts of the tournament, allowing Anderson to take a 15-14 lead.
Anderson was one leg away from securing the victory but Littler showed huge perseverance and tied the match at 15-15 with some superb darts.
Littler secured the 16-15 victory in style, securing an unbelievable comeback to book his place in the Grand Slam of Darts final.
