Luke Littler reveals Mensur Suljovic’s cheeky pre-tournament prediction: ‘See you within the third spherical’ | Darts Information

After reserving his spot within the third spherical, Luke Littler revealed Mensur Suljovic’s cheeky pre-tournament premonition.

Littler got here via a battle towards David Davies, with the 3-0 scoreline not a real reflection of the robust efficiency from the Welshman.

Nonetheless, Littler confirmed why he’s world No 1 and reigning champion as he upped his ranges to rattle via into the post-Christmas stage.

In the meantime, Suljovic got here via a feisty contest towards Joe Cullen through which Suljovic got here from a set down to assert a 3-1 victory leaving the ‘Rockstar’ angered by the Austrian’s on-stage behaviour and sluggish play, with referee Kirk Bevans even pressured to intervene.

Cullen criticised his opponent on social media instantly after his defeat, having stopped to offer him a tough stare as he left the stage, though Suljovic insisted his behaviour was not deliberately annoying.

Littler mentioned he watched the afternoon’s contest after which divulged that Suljovic had truly messaged him pre-tournament when the draw was made, predicting their assembly.

“I watched it this afternoon and Mensur [Suljovic] performed effectively,” Littler advised Sky Sports activities.

“Clearly nobody is aware of this, however when the match draw got here out, Mensur messaged me, and he mentioned ‘see you in spherical three’.

“So, Mensur, let’s have an excellent sport.”

Littler was additionally requested about his ideas on Cullen’s accusations of “dishonest”, to which the 18-year-old laughed away the accusation and mentioned that it’s merely simply how the Austrian has all the time performed the sport.

“No, it isn’t dishonest, that is simply how he performs,” Littler mentioned.

“Joe’s felt like he is slowed it down, it isn’t dishonest, it is only for Mensur he flicks his flight and he is doing it till he feels settled and if he does it a bit longer towards me, then I simply have to attend for him and throw my darts.”

“I had just a little watch, I did not take an excessive amount of discover of what he was doing,” he added.

“Everyone knows he clearly flicks his flight fairly just a few occasions earlier than he throws. I did not see something incorrect however clearly Joe spoke out about it.

“If he tries something to try to put me off or sluggish me down, then clearly I’ve bought to be prepared for it.”

Whereas Littler is now prepared for the problem Suljovic presents, he admitted that he was anticipating to fulfill Gerwyn Value within the quarter-finals.

Nonetheless, the Welshman suffered the shock defeat of the match as far as he fell to a 3-0 defeat towards Wesley Plaisier.

Littler continued: “On paper everybody expects it to be the seed. You might be seeded since you’re excessive up within the rankings.

“However we’ve got bought video games to win. We have now met, and I feel he is up for it and clearly I will be up for it after Christmas.”

Suljovic: I’m the larger man!

In the meantime, Suljovic was requested about if he is able to face Littler and joked that he’s the “larger man”… actually!

“My feeling is sweet, I performed good. Within the final two months I’ve performed good,” he mentioned.

“Each match is completely different, the World Championship may be very completely different.

“I’m larger than Luke Littler.”

Webster: Littler did what champions do!

For Sky Sports activities Darts’ Mark Webster, Littler confirmed a champion mindset however is now anticipating David Davies to go on to huge issues, particularly if he can get his Tour card.

“Champions discover a approach, and he navigated his approach via a tough first set. He had a little bit of luck, however he went via the gears,” Webster mentioned.

“As soon as he had that one-set lead, I’m not saying he was nervous, nevertheless it helped him calm down after which he by no means regarded at risk.

“Within the first set you had been considering this might go both approach right here.

“That’s what champions do, that’s the reason he’s world No 1 and is the person to beat.

“David Davies has missed an enormous alternative, however he has a lot expertise, he’ll know the place it went incorrect. He missed too many doubles, it is so simple as that.

“He can depart right here together with his head held excessive. While you see a 3-0 scoreline you possibly can suppose it’s routine nevertheless it was removed from routine.

“Davies appears to be like like he’s a participant made for the massive stage so now he must go away, get that Tour card, and there’s a lot extra to return from him.

“The sport towards Mensur (Suljovic) is one I feel Littler will adapt to, I feel he will probably be high quality.”

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