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Teen sensation Luke Littler has been eliminated from the Flanders Darts Trophy

Littler suffered a frustrating 6-2 defeat by fan favourite Dirk van Duijvenbode

Luke Littler has been eliminated from the Flanders Darts Trophy after suffering a 6-2 defeat to Dirk van Duijvenbode.

Littler, 17, was beaten by the Dutchman in the third round of the competition.

In the second round Littler had overcome Jermaine Wattimena 6-1 with a record-breaking average of 111.13.

In doing so Littler had surpassed Luke Humphries’ record of 110.65.

Van Duijvenbode is known as the ‘Aubergenius’ for often bringing an aubergine with him onto the stage.

Luke Littler has been eliminated from the Flanders Darts Trophy after losing in the third round

Littler suffered a 6-2 defeat against cult hero Dirk van Duijvenbode of the Netherlands

Despite his comfortable victory, van Duijvenbode was full of praise for 17-year-old Littler

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As he prevailed against Littler, van Duijvenbode threw five 180s. Despite his comfortable victory, van Duijvenbode was full of praise for Littler.

He said: ‘I was so focused. I said, “Dirk, if you want to win this game, you need to be at your best”.

‘We’ve never seen a kid like this, he has so much more to improve and he’s already unbeatable.

‘I’m still not 100 per cent, and I won’t be this year. But winning these games gives a confidence boost.’

Van Duijvenbode will now turn his attention to his quarter-final clash against Ricardo Pietreczko.

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