Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win

BBC News Tuesday 21 July 2026, 21:41 UTC 1 min read

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World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.

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