Luke Littler races through World Masters opener

World champion Luke Littler made the perfect start to his Winmau World Masters campaign in Milton Keynes as he cruised to a 3-0 victory over Andy Baetens.

Littler needed just 11 minutes to overcome the Belgian.

Baetens kept pace with the teenager as they exchanged holds in the opening set, but Littler stepped up a gear and won five consecutive legs to advance to the second round with a 104 average.

LITTLER BREEZES PAST BAETENS! ☢️

That was EMPHATIC!

Luke Littler averages over 104 to sweep aside Andy Baetens in straight sets and move through to a tie against James Wade!