Beau Greaves Triumphs Over Luke Littler in Thrilling World Youth Championship Darts Semi-Final Decider

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Beau Greaves Triumphs Over Luke Littler in Thrilling World Youth Championship Darts Semi-Final Decider

In a thrilling match at the World Youth Championship, Beau Greaves triumphed over Luke Littler in a nail-biting semi-final. This contest unfolded just a day after Littler had celebrated his victory at the World Grand Prix, where he defeated world No. 1 Luke Humphries 6-1.

Match Overview

The semi-final featured impressive performances from both players. Greaves, current women’s world No. 1 and a three-time champion, ended Littler’s hopes with a close 6-5 win. This remarkable victory marked her as the first woman to advance to the final of the World Youth Championship.

Key Statistics

  • Littler averaged 107.40 in the match.
  • Greaves achieved an average of 105.
  • The final score was 6-5 in favor of Greaves.

Match Highlights

Greaves began strong, taking a 2-1 lead. However, Littler responded with three consecutive legs, nearly securing a nine-darter but just missing double 12. Despite this setback, Greaves mounted a comeback, leveling the score before clinching the match with a finish of 80 after breaking Littler’s throw with an impressive 11-dart finish.

Post-match, Littler praised Greaves on social media, highlighting her talent and wishing her luck in the final against reigning champion Gian van Veen, who had beaten Sebastian Bialecki in the other semi-final.

Upcoming Final

The final will take place on November 23 at Butlin’s in Minehead. Greaves will be facing Van Veen, who is looking to defend his title. The audience eagerly anticipates this exciting showdown.

Littler’s Future in Darts

Despite this setback, Littler, only 18 years old and currently ranked world No. 2, remains optimistic about participating in future events. He plans to compete in upcoming Players Championship events but will skip the German Darts Championship this weekend.

World Youth Championship Recap

The notable results from the World Youth Championship include:

Stage Matchup Score
Semi-Finals Beau Greaves vs. Luke Littler 6-5
Semi-Finals Gian van Veen vs. Sebastian Bialecki 6-4
Quarter-Finals Luke Littler vs. Jamai van den Herik 6-1
Quarter-Finals Beau Greaves vs. Liam Maendl-Lawrance 6-2

This championship showcases the future stars of darts, providing thrilling moments and competitive spirit. With the Grand Slam of Darts coming up in November, the excitement in the darting world continues to grow.