Czech Darts Victory
Luke Littler Defeats Luke Humphries to Claim Czech Darts Open Title
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Littler, 19, returned after a six-and-a-half-week break and said he had only competed in Players Championship events since retaining his World Matchplay title.
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Before the Czech Open, Littler had already won the 2026 World Championship, World Masters, UK Open, Premier League and World Matchplay, giving him a chance to move closer to a clean sweep of the sport’s major titles.
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Humphries said he nearly withdrew from the tournament because of a shoulder injury, telling reporters he had not expected to be in Prague 48 hours earlier.
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In her historic match against Daryl Gurney, Greaves recovered from a 3-1 deficit to win, including a 13-dart opening leg; Humphries later praised her as “an amazing player” who pushed him all the way.
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Littler said he was especially pleased to return to the European Tour atmosphere, describing the event as “good to be back” and acknowledging that he had struggled to hit his targets while practising backstage before producing his 108.59 average.
Luke Littler claimed his sixth European Tour title by defeating Luke Humphries 8-6 in the Czech Darts Open final in Prague, marking his triumphant return after a six-and-a-half-week break from the circuit. GB News reported that the 19-year-old world number one dominated the match, with Humphries missing two crucial darts at double 16 that could have forced a deciding leg.
The victory marked the first European Tour final between two world champions, as Warrington Worldwide noted that Littler earned £35,000 and bounced back immediately after his layoff. Humphries, seeking his fourth Czech Open title, had nearly withdrawn from the tournament due to a shoulder injury.
Littler Opens Tournament With Stunning Form
Littler came out firing in his first match, posting a 108.59 average against Niko Springer before advancing through the rounds. Great Driffield Radio reported that he then defeated Michael van Gerwen in the semifinals to earn his spot in the final against Humphries.
The world number one said he had struggled to hit his targets during practice backstage but found his rhythm when it mattered most. His return to the European Tour atmosphere proved immediately successful after months competing solely in Players Championship events.
Littler Chasing Historic Sweep of Darts Titles
Before arriving in Prague, Littler had already claimed five major titles in 2026: the World Championship, World Masters, UK Open, Premier League, and World Matchplay. Central Fife Times confirmed the Czech victory as his sixth major title this year, positioning him close to winning every major tournament on the darts calendar.
The 19-year-old now looks toward the World Grand Prix next, where he is the defending champion. His packed schedule has kept him competing at the highest level, with the Czech Open marking his formal return to the European Tour circuit.
Greaves Makes History Before Falling to Humphries
Beau Greaves etched her name in darts history by becoming the first woman to win a European Tour match. Darts World reported that she recovered from a 3-1 deficit against Daryl Gurney, including a stunning 13-dart opening leg to pull off the upset.
Greaves' remarkable run ended in the quarterfinals when she faced Humphries, who praised her as "an amazing player" who pushed him hard. Her breakthrough performance opened doors for women's participation in professional darts' top-tier European circuit.
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