Luke Littler missed the chance to become the world number one: what happened.

Disappointment for Luke Littler at the European Championship

LUKE LITTLER will not be able to become the world number one in darts this weekend, as he unexpectedly dropped out of the European Championship. All of Nuke's hopes of surpassing Luke Humphries at the top of the rankings were shattered in a match against James Wade in Dortmund.

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The situation at the championship came as a surprise for Littler, who was trying to solidify his position at the top of the world darts rankings. His exit from the tournament underscores the unpredictability of the sport and shows that even the best can face failure. Fans are looking forward to the next season, hoping for Littler's return to form.