Luke Littler ‘reaches the big fish’ after 170, while Wade responds hilariously
JAMES WADE produced a hilarious response to Luke Littler’s 170 checkout in their UK Open match.
The teen sensation landed another big fish en route to a 10-7 win in the fourth round.
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Littler managed to beat back a spirited fight from Wade to book his place in the last 32 at Butlin’s in Minehead.
The Nuke had built up an impressive lead, thanks in part to a stunning 170 checkout in the seventh leg.
Predictably, he brought out his fishing party after raking in the monster box office.
The ITV cameras quickly turned to Wade for his reaction and the Machine did not disappoint.
He turned to the camera and raised an eyebrow in response to Littler’s stunning finish.
Viewers were left hysterical on social media, with one commenting: “I loved the look on Wade’s face.”
Another viewer exclaimed: “What a man!”
Others also appreciated Littler’s theatrics as they wrote, “So much time for this Big Fish cele from Littler.”
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Another fan agreed, adding: “Possibly the biggest mini-celebration in sports, check it out son.”
Littler’s victory also saw him avenge his defeat to Wade in the Players Championship.
He is now in the last 32 for the first time, after exiting in the fourth round on his UK Open debut last year.
Littler will face Martin Schindler on Saturday after the German defeated Gerwyn Price in a thrilling fourth round.
Michael van Gerwen will not be with him, however, after previously losing to Mensur Suljovic on the main stage.
However, reigning champion Andrew Gilding advanced as he mounted his title defense.
World number one and world champion Luke Humphries also made it through safely after beating Dirk van Duijvenbode 10-7.