The reigning champion beat Nathan Aspinall 11-8 in Blackpool, while Van Gerwen lost to Van Duijvenbode
Littler hits nine-darter to defend World Matchplay title
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Luke Littler defended his World Matchplay title with an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall in Blackpool, producing a nine-dart finish in the opening leg. The reigning champion came close to a second nine-darter within four legs. According to Littler, it was 'two unbelievable performances' from himself.
In other matches, Scotland's Gary Anderson advanced to the last eight with an 11-7 win over Welshman Jonny Clayton. Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen's campaign ended as he suffered a 14-12 defeat to fellow Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode, despite recovering from 8-4 down to level at 10-10.
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Van Gerwen recovered from 8-4 down to level the match at 10-10 but Van Duijvenbode won out.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesLuke Littler continued the defence of his World Matchplay title with a tense 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall in Blackpool.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesScotland's Gary Anderson also progressed to the last eight with an 11-7 win over Welshman Jonny Clayton.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesElsewhere, Michael van Gerwen's campaign ended as he suffered a 14-12 defeat to fellow Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode.
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"That's two unbelievable performances from myself here.
according to BBC SportThe reigning champion produced a nine-dart finish in the opening leg, coming incredibly close to a second nine-darter within four legs.
according to The Independent
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