Luke Littler suffers shock defeat to Luke Woodhouse in World Grand Prix opener
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- Littler’s title defence ends in 2-1 first-round lossMichael van Gerwen also crashes out of last 32Luke Littler suffered a 2-1 defeat to Luke Woodhouse on his return to the oche as the defence of his World Grand Prix title ended at the first hurdle.The world No...S1
- World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.S2S3
- Michael van Gerwen was also an early casualty in Leicester.S4
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Luke Littler suffers shock defeat to Luke Woodhouse in World Grand Prix opener
Littler’s title defence ends in 2-1 first-round lossMichael van Gerwen also crashes out of last 32Luke Littler suffered a 2-1 defeat to Luke Woodhouse on his return to the oche as…
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Littler stunned by Waterhouse at World Grand Prix
World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.
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Littler stunned by Waterhouse at World Grand Prix
World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.
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Defending champion Luke Littler loses on opening night of World Grand Prix
Michael van Gerwen was also an early casualty in Leicester.
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- Littler’s title defence ends in 2-1 first-round lossMichael van Gerwen also crashes out of last 32Luke Littler suffered a 2-1 defeat to Luke Woodhouse on his return to the oche as the defence of his World Grand Prix title ended at the first hurdle.The world No...S1
- World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.S2S3
- Michael van Gerwen was also an early casualty in Leicester.S4
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