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Luke Littler Opens World Championship Defence Against Labanauskas

World Number One Luke Littler will begin his World Darts Championship title defence against Lithuania’s Darius Labanauskas.

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Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals - Day One
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By Camille Bidard

Luke Littler will begin the defence of his World Darts Championship title against Lithuania's Darius Labanauskas.

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The teenage sensation enters the tournament as World Number One.

He recently climbed to the top of the rankings after a standout season.

In another key first-round matchup, 2024 champion Luke Humphries is set to face Ted Evetts.

Both opening fixtures are expected to draw significant attention as the championship gets underway, with fans eager to see how the sport’s biggest names start their campaigns.