Darts superstar Luke Littler has cemented his status as a sporting phenomenon by securing his second consecutive PDC World Darts Championship title at Alexandra Palace, pocketing a staggering £1 million prize in the process.
Emotional Victory and a Touching Tribute
The 18-year-old prodigy delivered a masterclass in the final on Saturday evening, demolishing Dutch opponent Gian van Veen with a dominant 7-1 victory. The win marks his second world title in as many years, a feat that left his girlfriend, Faith Millar, visibly emotional in the crowd.
Faith, who has been in a relationship with Littler since March last year and has supported him at numerous events, joined him on stage to celebrate with the iconic Sid Waddell Trophy. Shortly after, she took to Instagram to share a photo of the couple, captioning it: "forever proud of you, i love you so much." The newly crowned champion reciprocated the sentiment in the comments, replying with heart emojis and his own message of love.
"It's What Dreams Are Made Of"
Reflecting on his incredible achievement during the post-match press conference, Littler expressed his elation at retaining the title. "It's what dreams are made of," he stated. "Nothing will ever beat a first world title... But this was all about retaining it. To go back-to-back feels amazing."
This victory represents the tenth major title of Littler's astonishingly young career, which has seen him reach the last three world finals since his explosive debut as a 16-year-old. His 2025 haul alone included the World Championship, UK Open, World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts, and Players Championship Finals.
Praise from Peers and a "Ridiculous Standard"
The darts world was quick to laud Littler's performance. Sky Sports pundit and five-time World Championship semi-finalist Wayne Mardle highlighted the extraordinary level of play. "It's a ridiculous standard that he continues to do," Mardle said. "His tournament average was 104... He's a magnificent talent and right up there with [Phil] Taylor and [Michael] van Gerwen."
Runner-up Gian van Veen, who will rise to world number three, also paid tribute to the champion's dominance. "He played phenomenal," Van Veen admitted. "He put me under pressure every leg, every set... He's a fantastic player which is why he's world number one by a margin now. That's why he's back-to-back world champion."
With this latest triumph, Luke Littler has not only secured a life-changing £1 million payday but has also firmly established himself as the leading force in world darts, with the unwavering support of his loved ones clearly playing a key role in his journey.
