The Order of Merit in darts is based on the prize money that the darts players have won over the past two seasons. Luke Humphries is still above his compatriot. This despite being beaten 6-1 in the World Grand Prix final in Leicester on Sunday. The difference between the two therefore decreased further.
Luke Littler in World Grand Prix final far too good for Luke Humphries
“But until I really have that number one position in my hands, I will never call myself the best in the world,” said the still only 18-year-old Littler after winning his seventh major. “Just look at the rankings. Whoever is number one is the best. It’s that simple.”
70,000 pounds
Still, it seems like a matter of time. “I’m only about £70,000 behind Luke now,” he said. “And Luke will soon have to defend a lot of prize money at the Grand Slam of Darts, the Players Championship Finals and the World Cup.” Littler has relatively little to defend until the World Cup, as he mainly played youth tournaments two years ago. The great promise then broke through at the world championships with a final place.
“So it could be that I am already number one before the World Cup. But I prefer not to think about that too much. I just want to keep throwing arrows and keep putting pressure,” said Littler, who, despite all his successes with the pros, will report to the World Youth Championship.