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LUKE LITTLER has the opportunity to become world No. 1 at the European Championship this weekend.
He is just £52,500 away from his competitor at the top spot.
Luke Littler has the chance to become world No. 1 at the European Championship
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A substantial prize is awarded to the event's winner, which means Littler could surpass Cool Hand if the outcomes favor him in Dortmund, Germany.
The 18-year-old has openly expressed his ambition, stating: “Until I secure that world number one position, I will never consider myself the best in the world.”
“I don’t want to dwell on it too much, but I could achieve the world number one ranking before the World Championship.”
This would be a remarkable accomplishment considering Littler didn’t even possess a PDC Tour card two years ago.
Here’s a breakdown of what needs to happen.
How can Luke Littler become world No. 1 at the European Championship?
It’s straightforward; Littler will undoubtedly be the world’s best if he wins the title in Dortmund.
He is scheduled to compete against Humphries in the quarter-final stage on Sunday afternoon.
Here are the scenarios:
- Littler will become world No. 1 if he reaches the semi-finals and Humphries is eliminated in the first round.
- Littler will take the top spot if he reaches the final and Humphries is defeated in the second round.
- If Humphries loses to Littler in the quarter-finals, then Littler becomes No. 1 if he advances to the final.
- If Littler loses in the quarter-finals or earlier, Humphries retains the top position.
- Littler will be the new world No. 1 if he wins the European Championship title.
- However, if Humphries wins the title, he will maintain his position as the best.
Littler is on the verge of becoming the youngest world No. 1 in history.
This record is currently held by a player who reached the pinnacle at the age of 24.
