Luke Littler is by his opener in Winmau World Masters Defeating Andy Baetens with excellent ease. World assembly to see for the first time a great 18-year talent in Great Britain since his world championships Triumph.
Littler spoke after winning and talked about a new format, as well as about a busy schedule that is to come, and he has ambitions to seal the title.
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“It’s a strange format, but I definitely got used to it. Of course, 2-0 in sets, 4/4 on the doubles, and then I just had to wrap the last configuration that I did. I settled very quickly, but I was happy with general performance, “said Littler.
“This is now, now a tight schedule is starting. I would like to (win the title), but it’s still a very strong field. Against James Wade it will not be an easy task, so I will have to play like tonight. “
He was asked about the Premier League, and whether he could call himself the best in the world and although he believes that maybe he said he would not say.
“I can’t wait for a very hard -working 16 weeks, I hope I get the first four and go to O2 again. The only difference is that I am a world champion, maybe it comes with pressure, but I can’t wait for all this. “
“I never say that, maybe I should. Of course, if you win the world, they class the world champion as the best, but I will never say it. “
During the change of the European concert tour he also has the opportunity to go there later, but he said that the reservation is that he must fly the day before.
“Last year it was brutal, but of course I am in the Euro route rankings, so I can play on Saturday.”