LukeLittler became the first person since 2016 to successfully defend the UK Open title as he beat James Wade 11-7 in the final in Minehead on Sunday night ... .
Littler’s finishing was from polished, however, and Wade restored parity at 6-6 and then 7-7. Wade missed a shot at ... Gerwyn Price’s bid for a first UK Open title was ended by Wade in the last four.
LukeLittler became the fourth player in history to defend the UK Open title after beating James Wade in a repeat of the 2025 final in Minehead... Luke Littler beats James Wade in the UK Open final to win his TWELTH major already.
Just over a decade on from his maiden Players Championship breakthrough, James Wade continues to defy chronology, reaffirming his enduring relevance by opening the new season in triumph with a hard-edged 8–6 victory over Nathan Aspinall.
He could probably play the best darts of his life in 2026 but I don't think we can say that about James Wade as confidently ... So, he'll be more than content about his omission.JAMES WADE ... Now, realistically, did James Wade think that he'd done enough?.
Rapid Ricky Evans finally shook off the persistent challenge of James Wade to win a five-set thriller in sudden death ... EVANS KNOCKS OUT WADE ❌. It is an absolute THRILLER at Alexandra Palace as Ricky Evans beats James Wade in a tie-break!.