Littler hits nine-darter in 11-8 win over Aspinall to reach Matchplay quarter-finals

World number one Luke Littler produced a nine-darter and beat Nathan Aspinall 11-8 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay. The victory moves Littler through to the last eight of the event.

At the World Matchplay, Littler recorded a perfect nine-dart leg during his encounter with Nathan Aspinall, finishing the match 11-8 in his favour. The result confirms Littler’s progression into the tournament’s quarter-final stage. Littler entered the match as the world number one, while Aspinall was his opponent in this round.

Littler’s nine-darter formed part of the performance that produced the 11-8 scoreline against Aspinall. The finish was a notable highlight within the contest and coincided with Littler securing the match. The win advances Littler into the competition’s next round.

Nathan Aspinall finished the match on 8 legs to Littler’s 11, leaving Littler the victor and through to the quarter-finals. The match result is recorded as an 11-8 success for Littler. Littler’s place in the last eight is therefore confirmed.

The nine-darter stands out as a key moment from Littler’s victory over Aspinall in the World Matchplay. Littler’s status as the world number one was unchanged by the result and he progresses in the tournament. Aspinall exited the match with the 11-8 defeat.

Littler will now compete in the quarter-final stage of the World Matchplay following his 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall. The nine-darter remains a central feature of his performance in this round, and his progression to the last eight is confirmed.