Luke Littler has outlined his opinion on who’s one of the best darts participant on this planet.
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are rivals within the sport (Picture: Getty)
Luke Littler believes that whoever is the present No. 1 within the PDC rankings might be thought of the world’s greatest darts participant. Littler, 18, is the present high canine within the sport along with his nice rival, Luke Humphries, in second. Talking as he closed in on the spot in October 2025, Littler mentioned: “Clearly, till I get that world primary spot, I will by no means name myself one of the best on this planet – whoever’s primary, they’re one of the best.”
The talk over who is best out of Humphries and Littler has raged since Littler burst onto the scene on the World Championship in 2024. Humphries was ranked world No. 1 from January 2024 to November 2025 earlier than Littler took the mantle. Whereas he is been second greatest to his double World Champion-winning rival in latest instances, Humphries secured the Belgian Darts Open title with an 8-6 win over Jonny Clayton this week. Beforehand, the 31-year-old had taken warmth from darts influencer Charlie Murphy after the content material creator insinuated that Humphries had surrendered to Littler of their latest bouts and was ‘giving in’ to the teenager.
It was Littler’s shock third-round exit to Niels Zonneveld had paved the way in which for Humphries to clinch his ninth European Tour title. After beating Clayton, ‘Cool Hand’ joked it might assist him maintain his standing as second greatest after Murphy claimed the 2024 World Champion “didn’t appear to have that stage aura”.
After choosing up the trophy and £35,000, Humphries mentioned: “I’m simply going to maintain making an attempt and maintain pushing. Preserve my aura ranges up as a result of I’ve to. Preserve making an attempt to be the second-best participant on this planet, apparently.”
In step with his penchant for modesty, Littler responded: “I didn’t hear him say that. I heard the group cheer just a few instances when he was speaking, however I couldn’t hear him. However nobody will ever beat Phil [Taylor]. I received’t be the best ever, even when I do win greater than what Phil received.”
Earlier this 12 months, Littler doubled down on his opinion that for those who relaxation on the high of the PDC rankings, you’ll be able to think about your self one of the best. “I mentioned all year long, whoever is primary is one of the best,” he mentioned. “Luke Humphries has been one of the best on this planet. Now I am primary, I’m one of the best.”
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