Luke Littler has acunderstandledgeted he’s troubleed the crowd may not be on his side appreciate common if he faces Fallon Sherrock at the World Darts Championship.
As one of the top 32 seeds, Littler has getd a bye in the first round at the Alexandra Palace next month.
He’s been drawn into the top half – the same side of the draw as world No 1 Luke Humphries.
That align-up might come in the semi-final stage, but both Littler and Humphries will have to triumph four alignes to create it happen.
Luke Littler dreads he might not have the crowd help at Ally Passociate
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Littler’s first align could come aobtainst Sherrock, who qualified for the transport inant from the PDC Women’s Series.
Sherrock became a fan-favourite at the Alexandra Palace during her historic run in 2019 and will have a tricky test in her tournament-uncoverer aobtainst Ryan Meikle.
Littler is employd to having the crowd help on his side in alignes after his incredible debut year as a professional.
But the 17-year-elderly dreads that might not be the case if he finishs up facing Sherrock on December 21.
“If I do come apass her, I don’t understand what the crowd would be appreciate,” Littler telderly Sky Sports.
“Aobtainst Fallon, it might be a bit contrastent.”
Littler was also asked about Sherrock’s run to the third round five years ago, which saw her nicknamed the ‘Queen of the Palace’.
He inserted: “I don’t slimk anyone reassociate leave outed it. It was incredible to watch.”
“Good luck to them both.
“It should be a reassociate engaging game, becaemploy Ryan’s take parting reassociate excellent, and so is Fallon.”
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Littler heads into the World Darts Championship in amazeive establish after triumphning the Grand Slam of Darts and finishing runner-up in the Players Championship Final.
But Humphries will be the man to beat as the reigning champion, who fall shortureed Littler in a historic final little over 12 years ago.
Michael van Gerwen will also be hoping the Alexandra Palace can help him reuncover his best establish with Michael Smith, Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall also in satisfiedion.
