Josh Rock believes he’s the person to problem Luke Littler’s dominance in darts going foward.
Littler gained his first World Darts Championship aged simply 17 earlier this month and has been tipped to threaten Phil Taylor’s file of 16 world titles.
The 23-year-old Rock was as soon as tipped as darts’ ‘subsequent large factor’ previous to Littler bursting onto the scene, having gained the World Youth Darts Championship in 2022 – the place he posted a file common of 104.13 within the closing.
Success within the years since as knowledgeable has been tougher to return by, although a strong 2024 season noticed him climb into the world’s prime 16, and Rock now believes he is prepared for the large time.
“I had a solid 2024, but honestly I think 2025 is going to be my year,” the Northern Irishman stated forward of this week’s World Masters in Milton Keynes.
Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant
Emma Paton, Mark Webster and Richard Ashdown talk about if Littler can break Phil Taylor’s World Darts Championship titles file of 16
“It’s incredible for the game; Luke profitable the Worlds at such a younger age reveals it’s a younger man’s sport now.
“My sport is there to problem, it all the time has been, it simply has to return out when it must.
“There is six years between me and Luke. We can have a very long career. I believe that me and him will dominate the sport, 100 per cent.”
Rock faces Jermaine Wattimena within the opening spherical of the restructured World Masters – a match Littler is getting into for the primary time.
Dwell Premier League Darts
Thursday sixth February 7:00pm
Littler, who has didn’t win both of his first two tournaments since his triumph at Alexandra Palace – the Bahrain Masters and the Darts Masters – takes on Belgium’s Andy Baetens in his opening match.
World No 1 Luke Humphries is drawn towards Joe Cullen, whereas former world champion Michael Smith begins towards Danny Noppert.
Sky Sports activities will as soon as once more be residence of the Premier League in 2025, with each evening solely dwell together with the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and extra! Not obtained Sky? Get Sky Sports activities or stream with no contract on NOW.
