Darts superstar Luke Littler has cemented his legendary status by winning his second consecutive PDC World Darts Championship, with his girlfriend Faith Millar delivering a moving tribute to the champion.
A Dominant Victory at Ally Pally
The 18-year-old phenom produced a breathtaking performance at London's Alexandra Palace on Saturday evening, demolishing Dutch opponent Gian van Veen by a 7-1 margin in the final. This spectacular victory secured Littler his second world title and a staggering £1 million prize.
"It's what dreams are made of," an elated Littler stated in his post-match press conference. He acknowledged that while a first world title is unbeatable, the mission this time was about retention. "To go back-to-back feels amazing," he added, reflecting on his incredible achievement.
Faith Millar's Emotional Support and Tribute
Throughout the high-pressure tournament, Littler's family and girlfriend, Faith Millar, were a constant presence in the crowd, offering unwavering support. The couple, who have been together since March last year, shared an emotional moment after the final whistle, with Faith seen in tears of joy.
She later took to Instagram to post a photo of the pair celebrating with the iconic trophy. Her caption read: "forever proud of you, i love you so much." The newly crowned two-time world champion reciprocated the sentiment in the comments, replying with "i love you so much" and heart emojis.
Praise for a 'Magnificent Talent'
Littler's phenomenal form, which saw him maintain a tournament average of 104, drew high praise from experts and rivals alike. Sky Sports pundit and former professional Wayne Mardle described the standard as "ridiculous," placing Littler among the greats of the sport.
"He's a magnificent talent and right up there with Taylor and Van Gerwen," Mardle asserted, highlighting that even Littler's 'off' games are of a world-class standard.
Runner-up Gian van Veen was also full of admiration, conceding that Littler played "phenomenal" darts and applied relentless pressure. "He's a fantastic player which is why he's world number one by a margin now," Van Veen said, expressing pride in his own achievement of reaching the final.
This second world championship crown marks the 10th major title of Littler's astonishing young career, following a stunning 2025 where he claimed almost every major honour in the sport.
