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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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EXPLAINED: Luke littler holds nerve to edge out ryan joyce and book quarter final spot | Rare Historical Photos

Luke Littler came through an exacting test of his credentials as favourite for the World Darts Championship with a tense 4-3 victory over Ryan Joyce to book a place in the quarter-final.

Expectation on last year’s runner-up was ramped up following defending champion Luke Humphries’ surprise exit and the 17-year-old had to withstand intense pressure at Alexandra Palace.

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