Littler Beats Van Gerwen in Berlin to Close the Gap at the Top

Review

Luke Littler claimed his third night win of 2026 with a composed 6–4 final defeat of Michael van Gerwen in Berlin, hitting the 170 checkout twice and posting a 108.58 match average. The final had a heavyweight quality, with van Gerwen having earlier dispatched Josh Rock in the semi-final. With Jonny Clayton eliminated in the quarter-finals, Littler cut the gap at the top of the standings to three points — the title race was very much alive.

Key Moments

• Littler hit the maximum 170 checkout twice across the night
• His 108.58 match average was the highest of the night for the third time in four nights
• Jonny Clayton fell at the first hurdle for the second consecutive night
• Josh Rock made the semi-final for the first time in 2026 with wins over Clayton and a narrow QF exit
• Littler moved to within three points of Clayton at the top of the table

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