Luke Littler beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

The 18-year-old set a new record of 64 180s for the tournament.

Luke Littler won his first World Matchplay title in Blackpool with an 18-13 victory over James Wade. Pic: John Walton/PA

Luke Littler won his first World Matchplay crown as James Wade’s remarkable run in Blackpool fell at the final hurdle.

Littler claimed a hard-fought 18-13 victory at the Winter Gardens to become the fifth player to win the PDC Triple Crown – Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Luke Humphries having also won World Championship, Matchplay and Premier League titles.