Paul Lim humorously responded to Luke Littler’s comment about wanting to avoid facing him at the darts world championships, calling Littler “out of his mind.” Lim, aged 71, made history by becoming the oldest player to secure a victory at the Alexandra Palace, surpassing the previous record holder, John MaGowan.
Littler had expressed his desire to avoid Lim and another player, Beau Greaves, before the championships began. Lim, after beating Jeffrey de Graaf to set the new record, initially thought Littler’s comment was a joke. However, he later realized it was serious and considered it a compliment, appreciating the support from the crowd.
In addition to addressing Littler’s remarks, Lim praised the abilities of the young player and his upcoming opponent, Luke Humphries, whom Lim will face in the second round. Lim highlighted Humphries as a special talent in the PDC, comparing Littler to Tiger Woods in terms of his exceptional skill.
Luke Littler secured his spot in the second round of the world championships by defeating Darius Labanauskas. Littler acknowledged the challenges of the game but expressed satisfaction with his performance, emphasizing the importance of winning the first set to settle his nerves.
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