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Luke Littler targeting trophy clean sweep after retaining UK Open title

The world champion beat veteran James Wade in the final for the second successive year.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler retains UK Open crown with victory over James Wade at Minehead

The world champion became the fourth player to win back-to-back titles.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler fights back against Danny Noppert to continue UK Open title defence

The world number one replied to Noppert building a quickfire lead and hit a 10-darter to level at 4-4 before winning through.

The Independent UK

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Luke Littler stays on track to defend UK Open title by beating Gary Anderson

The world number one finished with a 101 match average as he marched into finals day.

The Independent UK

Charlie Manby and James Hurrell involved in heated exchange after UK Open clash

The victorious Manby shook hands with Hurrell before the pair became involved in a heated exchange.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler sets next goal after adding another major title to his collection

Littler claimed the World Grand Prix trophy after already winning the World Championship, UK Open and World Matchplay in 2025.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler reveals surprise source of motivation before thrashing James Wade in UK Open final

Littler swept past Wade 11-2 to win the title after being disappointed by Manchester United’s FA Cup exit

The Independent UK

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Luke Littler ‘spurred on’ by Man Utd defeat as he claims UK Open title

United lost their FA Cup fifth round tie against Fulham on penalties.

The Independent UK

‘FA Cup of darts’ keeps grassroots flame alive as big-money era shapes to snuff it out

The intimate setting of the UK Open in Somerset pits amateurs against pros in a way that’s becoming increasingly rare

The Guardian - UK

Luke Littler thrashes James Wade to claim first UK Open title

Teenage sensation sweeps past veteran in one-sided final

Evening Standard

Luke Littler claims UK Open title after thrashing James Wade in one-sided final

The 18-year-old hit nine 180s and averaged 101.51 to Wade’s 88.06 in a lopsided contest

The Independent UK

Luke Littler reaches UK Open semi-finals but Luke Humphries beaten by James Wade

Humphries, who won Thursday’s Premier League round in Exeter, he lost a last-leg decider.

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler reach UK Open quarter-finals in Minehead

Humphries was in irresistible form on day two.

The Independent UK

Newcastle fan Chris Dobey hoping for a weekend of FA Cup success

Dobey is heading to Minehead for the UK Open, a tournament widely known as the ‘FA Cup of darts’.

The Independent UK

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Aussie Heta defeats darts sensation Littler in UK Open

Top Australian Damon Heta has knocked out teenage darts sensation Luke Littler before getting beaten in the semi-finals of the UK Open - by his housemate.

The Independent UK

Andrew Gilding eyeing upgrade from one-bedroom flat after surprise UK Open win

The 52-year-old, a journeyman on the PDC Tour, celebrated the landmark moment of his career when he stunned Michael Van Gerwen in Sunday’s final.

Daily Mirror

Darts star to finally buy own home aged 52 after shock £110,000 UK Open triumph

Andrew 'Goldfinger' Gilding stunned darts legend Michael van Gerwen to win the UK Open and earn a huge £110,000 in prize money that he is planning to use to buy a house

The Independent UK

I can’t believe it – Andrew Gilding shocked after UK Open success

Gilding defied the odds to clinch a maiden televised title with an unexpected 11-10 win over Michael van Gerwen.

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The Independent UK

Michael Van Gerwen reaches UK Open quarter-finals but Peter Wright bows out

The Dutchman finished with a match average of 103.98, landing five maximums.

The Independent UK

Michael van Gerwen edges past Dave Chisnall to make progress in UK Open

The Dutchman won his fourth-round match 10-8 at Minehead Butlin’s.

Daily Record

Two West Lothian darts stars to star in UK Open this weekend

Peter 'Snakebite' Wright could rise to world no.1 and William Borland will have to face a five-time world champion to avoid an early exit at the UK Open with the tournament getting underway on Friday.

Daily Record

PDC Darts UK Open: Ross Montgomery says 'I'll get my backside kicked' if I'm not fully focused

The Boss on his first few weeks on the professional tour as he prepares for biggest test yet

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