Luke Littler eyeing World Matchplay glory to join 'Triple Crown' exclusive club alongside Luke Humphries
If Luke Littler wins the World Matchplay, he will have completed the darting 'Triple Crown', joining the list of just four other players; Meanwhile, Luke Humphries is looking to go back-to-back; watch the World Matchplay Darts from July 19-27, live on Sky Sports
Saturday 19 July 2025 23:14, UK
If Luke Littler can secure World Matchplay glory at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, he will add his name to another list of icons.
Littler, in his very short but world-beating career, picked up a Premier League title back in 2024 and was named World Darts champion in 2025.
To complete the darting 'Triple Crown,' he needs to win the Matchplay.
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Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, and most recently Luke Humphries are the only four players to have completed the prestigious feat, with Taylor still the only player to have completed the 'Triple Crown' in a singular darting season.
Littler suffered a tough draw on his World Matchplay debut last year and lost in the first round to eventual finalist Michael van Gerwen.
Now, he is focused on making sure he picks up that first-round win against Ryan Searle to start his path for what would be another history-making victory.
"I am looking forward to going back," Littler said. "Obviously my debut didn't go how I wanted it to go, a tough first round against Michael."
"I am just looking forward to that first game and getting a win at the iconic Matchplay.
"It definitely motivates me to try and get the win and try and go far in what has been an up-and-down season so far.
"Hopefully I can just win that first game and see what goes on from there - I just want to get a win at the Winter Gardens.
"The World Cup did not go to plan for me and Luke [Humphries]. It was tough conditions that we couldn't do much about, but now the Matchplay, you are on your own, not in a team, and can battle it out with the best in the world.
"The Matchplay is a different breed and it is going to be tough if I want to go all the way.
"If I win it, I join that 'Triple Crown' group, so that is obviously what I am focusing on - win the Matchplay and then I will have all three.
"I didn't even realise properly that the 'Triple Crown' was a thing, I thought it was another major added to the list.
"But with only Luke, Phil, Michael, and Gary doing it, it would be a massive achievement."
Watch the World Matchplay live on Sky Sports from July 19-27 or stream without a contract.
