Michael van Gerwen Loses World Darts Championship Final

Michael van Gerwen lost the World Darts Championship final to Luke Littler with a score of 7-3.

The Dutchman struggled to settle, competing gamely with his three-dart scoring but missing an array of doubles to give up winning positions.

Littler, 17, was beaten by world No 1 Luke Humphries in last year’s final, but he returned to the same stage 12 months later and made no mistake this time.

He overwhelmed his esteemed opponent with peerless finishing to race into a 4-0 lead.

Van Gerwen battled back in the latter stages but it was too little, too late.

The loss marks a significant upset for Van Gerwen, who was seeking his fourth World Darts Championship title.

Littler's victory breaks Van Gerwen's record as the youngest darts world champion in history.

Van Gerwen appeared nervous in the opening forays and struggled to find his rhythm.

The Dutchman will look to regroup and refocus for his next tournament.

Littler, on the other hand, has cemented his name among the greats of the sport and begun what many believe will be a new era of dominance.

As of the 2024 World Darts Championship, Littler is the youngest world champion at 17 years old.

Van Gerwen's loss will be a tough pill to swallow, but he will look to bounce back stronger than ever.

The World Darts Championship final was held at Alexandra Palace, with Littler winning the title on Friday night.