Teenage sensation Luke Littler cruised into the quarter-finals of the New Zealand Masters on Friday.
The 17-year-old hit three 180s on his approach to beating residence hope Jonny Tata 6-3 and arrange a last-eight showdown with Belgium’s Dimitri Van den Bergh.
“I felt really good coming into the game, and I’m glad I could take that on to the stage”, admitted the 17-year-old sensation.
“It just didn’t happen in the final last weekend, so I had to pick myself up and go again, and I’m happy with that performance.
“I’d like to win over right here and get one other title underneath my belt. It could imply so much to win this, and I can’t wait to play once more.”
World primary Luke Humphries was additionally a 6-3 winner in opposition to younger Kiwi Kayden Milne.
Humphries will subsequent face Michael Smith, who received the final 4 legs to clinch a 6-3 victory over Jeremy Fagg.
“Kayden is a fantastic player, so I knew I had to be on my game,” mentioned Humphries.
“I still wasn’t at my best. I think I’m still acclimatising to the time zones, but I’ve really enjoyed my time here.
“We’re privileged to have these improbable alternatives to journey the world and entertain the followers, and hopefully I can play my finest tomorrow and carry the title.”
Rob Cross won a last-leg decider to edge past Haupai Puha and will meet Damon Heta, who trounced fellow Australian Simon Whitlock 6-1.
“Haupai performed brilliantly on his personal throw. He was scientific,” Cross mentioned.
Defending champion Rob Cross noticed off Haupai Puha to stay within the match
“I was thinking I needed to sneak a 12-darter in that last leg if I wanted to get through, but I got a little bit fortunate in the end.
“It’s improbable to be a part of the World Collection, and I’ve acquired to pour every little thing into tomorrow now, the place hopefully I’ll play a bit higher.”
Gerwyn Price beat Ben Robb 6-3 to book a meeting with Peter Wright, who was right on cue in a 6-0 win over Daniel Snookes.
Saturday August 17 – Quarter-Finals
Luke Littler vs Dimitri Van den Bergh
Luke Humphries vs Michael Smith
Gerwyn Price vs Peter Wright
Rob Cross vs Damon Heta
Best of 11 legs
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