World champion Luke Littler reclaimed his dominance at the Grand Slam of Darts, sweeping Beau Greaves 5-2 in his opening Group A fixture at WV Active Aldersley. The victory marks a crucial reset for the PDC’s marquee star, who had suffered a recent slump following his historic run of winning the first five majors of 2026. After falling short at the World Series of Darts Finals and exiting the Grand Prix and European Championship in the early rounds, Littler needed a statement performance to reignite his momentum.
World champion silences critics with clinical 5-2 victory to open Group A in Wolverhampton.
Littler delivered a vintage, clinical display, breaking Greaves in the second leg to seize an early advantage. He capitalized on that momentum to build a commanding 3-0 lead in rapid time, showcasing the precision and power that defined his invincible first half of the year. While Greaves, who famously defeated Littler in the semi-finals of last year’s World Youth Championship, managed to cut the deficit to 4-2, the Englishman’s composure remained unshaken as he closed out the match decisively.
This win sets the tone for Littler’s campaign in Wolverhampton, signaling that his recent form dip was a temporary anomaly rather than a decline. By neutralizing a familiar opponent and asserting control in the group stage, Littler has re-established himself as the primary contender for the title. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on whether the world champion can sustain this high level of play to secure another major trophy in his already record-breaking season.
Source: The Independent Sport
