Luke Littler survives an early scare to beat Danny Noppert in the first round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. The match is described by outlets as tightly contested, with Littler coming through to progress.
BBC reports that the world number one edges past Noppert after a first-round scare. Sky News and Sky Sports add that the contest takes place against the backdrop of a lively Dutch crowd, which Littler faces as he works to secure the win and move into the second round. Across the coverage, the focus remains on Littler’s ability to recover and finish ahead of Noppert, rather than any broader tournament incident.
All sources agree the result sends Littler into the next stage of the finals event, while Noppert’s run ends at the first round.
