Littler's Players Championship hopes dented
Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.
Luke Littler, a 19-year-old player, saw his aspirations for the Players Championship finals delayed after losing to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of PC27 in Leicester. Littler, making his Pro Tour debut in 2026, was forced to play a decisive match and lost to Wattimena, who secured his first win against Littler in six meetings on the PDC tour.
The triumph, however, did not dampen Littler's spirits, as he expressed his determination to move forward on Instagram. Qualifying for the finals in November is crucial for Littler, who aims to complete the calendar sweep of ranking events in 2026. Currently sitting at 141st place, Littler would need to secure seven more Players Championship events, including one at the same venue where he lost, to reach the top 64.
With seven remaining events and a £22,250 gap to bridge, Littler faces a challenge, but he remains focused on his goal.
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