Littler is back to his best to remain unbeaten at the Slam

LUKE LITTLER made it FIFTEEN successive wins in Wolverhampton.

The World No.1 comfortably won his opening Grand Slam clash, beating Beau Greaves 5-1 at the WV Active Aldersley on Saturday night.

Littler, 19, remains still unbeaten in the Slam as he bids for a hat-trick of titles. He was back to his best with seven 180s, a 121 finish and a 109.97 average.

He said: “Happy with the win. I needed to get off to a strong start because Beau started to find it at the end there.

“But I just had to finish how I started. I was very good on the scoring, 29 per cent on the doubles, need to improve on that.

“I’m happy for myself and still 100 per cent here in Wolverhampton. I just win here, not lost yet, fingers crossed.

“I just love it here. I remember my first year here and last year was completely the same. This year it’s just the same, performing like this I’m going to be happy.

“Think it’s what I need. I think the last three or four majors haven’t gone well but I’ve been practising and I’m glad I’ve shown it.”

“It’s definitely the perfect time and with myself not going to Minehead for the Players Championship, this is the last major before the World Championship.

“After this a few exhibitions but hopefully it works out. I’ve won again and I’ll be back Monday.”

HENRY COATES, just 20, took Michael van Gerwen to a last leg decider in their epic Group L clash.

The Derbyshire kid took out a wonderful 121 and missed match darts before MVG held his nerve to take the win. LUKE HUMPHRIES beat Paolo Nebrida 5-3 in Group I.

Images by Taylor Lanning.