Happy 18th birthday Luke Littler: the champion turns double 9 with world at his feet

Darts prodigy has navigated being a teenager while simultaneously transforming his sport.

SWEET 18: Luke Littler presents the Sid Waddell Trophy following his win at the World Darts Championship at half time during the Premier League match at Old Trafford. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Lionel Messi had scored one senior goal for Barcelona. Sachin Tendulkar had scored one Test century.

Tiger Woods had played four tournaments on the PGA Tour and missed the cut in all of them. Ronnie O’Sullivan and Serena Williams had just won their first major titles.