Luke Littler secures world number one spot win semi-final win at Grand Slam of Darts

Luke Littler will become world number one for the first time after securing his place in the Grand Slam of Darts final in Wolverhampton.

The world champion’s 16-9 victory over Dutchman Danny Noppert means he will overtake rival Luke Humphries and move to the top of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) world rankings regardless of the outcome of Sunday evening’s final.

Littler’s earnings over the two-year period that determines the Order of Merit will total £1,770,500 after making the final; If he wins, this figure will rise to £1,850,000.

While Humphries defends his money from victory in this tournament in 2023, even if he lifts the trophy again, he will earn £1,769,000, just below fellow Englishman Littler.

“It’s not even been two years since I’ve been on tour and I’m already number one in the world,” Littler told Sky Sports.

“The job is done, I am the world number one but there is a bigger game tonight.

“I’m the best in the world. No matter what, I’ve said all year long that Luke Humphries is the best in the world.

“It doesn’t matter if you get to the first, second or third round, you are the best in the world.”