Littler started with a victory at the World Championship: how the match went and what happened besides darts.

Successful start of title defense

According to The Sun: LUKE LITTLER confidently began his title defense at Ally Pally. He even had time to kiss his girlfriend, hairdresser Faith Millar, before winning against Darius Labanauskas, securing victory in three sets.

The titleholder and world number one surprised everyone with an intense and engaging performance on the first night at the Alexandra Palace stage.

This victory boosts Littler's confidence for the rest of the tournament, as he already has experience in major competitions. The events at Ally Pally always impress with their dramas and fans, and it's interesting to see what else to expect from this talented player in the coming days.