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The German Darts Championship is set to begin this weekend – but Luke Littler will not be participating!
He is coming off a recent victory, having achieved a 6-1 triumph in the final in Leicester.
Luke Littler misses the tournament in LeicesterCredit: Getty
He is continuing his quest to become world No. 1, but is taking a break from that pursuit this weekend.
The 18-year-old is the reigning champion of both the World Grand Prix and the current titleholder.
With finals and the World Darts Championship approaching later this year, there is still a significant amount of prize money available in 2025.
SunSport can reveal the reason behind Luke Littler's absence from the German Darts Championship.
Why is Luke Littler not playing in the German Darts Championship?
Luke Littler is not participating in Germany as he is taking a break from the demanding darts schedule, just a week after his World Grand Prix victory.
Littler has expressed concerns regarding the reactions of the German crowd; however, that is not the reason for his withdrawal.
The Nuke faced boos during the Premier League Darts night in Berlin and again at the German Darts Grand Prix in Munich.
He had a brief, disappointing stint in the Darts World Cup, where he was eliminated alongside Luke Humphries by the German team.
Luke Humphries and others have also chosen to skip this weekend’s tournament.
