Darts results LIVE: Luke Littler WINS Austrian Open after beating Joe Cullen in style – latest updates
LUKE LITTLER has won his second European tour title of the year after beating Joe Cullen in the Austrian Open final.
The Nuke is thrashed Ross Smith in the semi-final and beat Danny Noppert before that. In the final he overcame Cullen with relative ease, beating him 8-4.
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Littler's girlfriend's sweet note
Luke Littler's girlfriend Eloise celebrated his win at the Austrian Open on Instagram.
He even replied, "I love you" to her well wishes on social media.
Jacket 'ages him'
Luke Littler was the toast of Graz following his latest success.
The teen darts sensation was crowned Austrian Darts Open champion after defeating Joe Cullen 8-4.
It was a vintage display from the 17-year-old, who was unseeded going into the event.
Afterwards, he was presented with a trophy which he held aloft.
But, rather bizarrely, it was a green jacket that was draped on him that was the strangest prize.
The colourless jacket was similar to one worn by The Beatles in their heyday.
However, fans online thought it had made Littler appear older than his years - saying it "aged him 20 years".
Littler is on a promise
Luke Littler has revealed he is on a promise from his manager if he continues his success he will be able to watch his beloved Man Utd in the FA Cup final.
After winning the Austrian Darts Open, the teen said: "My manager said if I do well this and do well in a few weeks then I can have another Euro Tour off and go and see United.
“I’m doing well to go and watch United in the (FA Cup) final.”
Littler's joy
Read our full report below of Luke Littler's brilliant Austrian Open win.
Littler celebrates
Luke Littler holds aloft the trophy.
He's a generational talent and is bringing new fans to darts.
Match stats
Littler 8-4 Cullen
Littler goes for a nine darter, but misses on his second attempt.
But, he finishes Cullen off in 12 darts.
He's the Austrian Open champion. He's frighteningly talented, the kid.
Well done the Nuke.
Littler 7-4 Cullen
Route 66 for Littler, and he's a leg away.
It's clinical and brutal.
There's no stopping Littler, while the Rock Star cuts a frustrated figure.
Littler 6-4 Cullen
Big five, then trusted friend put Littler two in front.
He needs two more legs to win.
Littler is crushing it out there, and Cullen is no match.
Littler 5-4 Cullen
Luke is on 16s with Cullen unable to finish.
Although he misses all double 8's.
Cullen couldn't pick his pocket that time, and whittles it down to 60.
Incredibly, Littler misses all again, giving Cullen the opportunity to steal the leg.
Littler 5-3 Cullen
Another 180 from Littler, as Cullen's scoring his going down.
102 leaves Littler with 65 with Cullen in the 300s.
Of course he gets it, and he breaks the throw.
Littler has control of this game.
Littler 4-3 Cullen
A 180 in the leg set Littler up nicely.
He finished with a double 20, to win the leg and edge ahead.
This game is flowing so fast.
Littler 3-3 Cullen
Huge from Cullen.
He required 61 and got it, even under pressure from Littler.
We're level again.
Littler 3-2 Cullen
121 sets Littler up on 25.
He finishes it off with a double 10 to secure the leg.
103 match average for Littler, Cullen's in the 80s.
Littler 2-2 Cullen
Luke blinked.
He needed a double 10 and flopped completely.
Joe finishes him off to level. He must've thought he wasn't going to get a chance to get back there.
Littler 2-1 Cullen
Littler goes ahead.
He's got the crown on his side, who are chanting his name.
Is that getting to Cullen?
Littler 1-1 Cullen
Cullen has fought back.
This will be a back and forth, lots of quality on show tonight.
Both players finding their groove.
Nerves showing, atmosphere is electric.
Littler 1-0 Cullen
Littler gets off to a flyer.
First leg for the teenager, and he really fancies it.
Could we be seeing his first Austrian Open win?
Match stats
Littler 7-2 Smith
And there it is.
Littler is in the final, winning seven legs to two.
The Nuke was lethal, while Smith had no answer.
Littler 6-2 Smith
Smith has no answer.
Littler is averaging 105. His checkouts have been amazing 7 from 11.
Highest checkout of 87.
Littler 5-2 Smith
He's racing ahead now.
Ross Smith is under serious pressure.
He's unstoppable now.
Littler 4-2 Smith
The 17 year old has taken four of the last five legs.
He's starting to exert his dominance.
Smith is doing well to stay in the contest, and he's throwing some decent scores.
Littler 3-2 Smith
Littler ends on a double top, after leaving himself with a 60 checkout.
He's edged ahead again, and is starting to find his rage.
Averaging around 111 now. Can Smith keep up?
Littler 2-2 Smith
Smith has wasted no time in coming back.
On his throw, he's held perfectly.
And Littler is appearing to get a little frustrated already.