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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mark Staniforth

Luke Littler edges past Beau Greaves in deciding leg at Players Championship 24

Luke Littler Beau Greaves
Luke Littler was made to work hard by Beau Greaves in Milton Keynes/PA) - (PA Wire)

Luke Littler was pushed to the brink by Beau Greaves as he booked his place in the last 16 of Players Championship 24 in Milton Keynes.

The 18-year-old world champion was forced into a deciding leg in his first meeting with Greaves before squeezing home with a 6-5 win.

Greaves, a three-time WDF women’s world champion, averaged 102 compared to Littler’s 96 and the pair split eight 180s during their absorbing clash.

The 21-year-old had already sealed a memorable win in the previous round when she claimed a 6-4 win over five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld.

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