Luke Littler made a stunning start to his title defense at the Gambrinus Czech Darts Open, setting a tournament record average of 110.43 in his opening match against Canadian legend Nathan Aspinall, winning 6-1. His impressive performance included finishing combinations of 91, 128, 88, and 124. Littler, the Premier League champion, expressed satisfaction with his return to a familiar set of darts after experimenting with new designs during previous Players Championship events. He now faces Damon Heta in the third round, who also performed well in his match against Gabriel Clemens.

The tournament featured standout performances from several other top players, including Premier League champion Luke Humphries, who defeated Ritchie Edhouse while averaging over 100. Michael van Gerwen showcased his prowess by overcoming Krzysztof Ratajski with a 104.56 average, while Mike De Decker continued his strong form with a 6-0 win over Danny Noppert. Other notable winners included Jermaine Wattimena, who delivered a dominant performance against Chris Dobey, and Martin Schindler, who defeated Peter Wright. Finals Day promises an exciting lineup as the remaining competitors vie for the championship title, with live coverage available on various streaming platforms.

Source: PDCTV
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