Luke Littler wins in straight sets despite historic Gian van Veen performance

Luke Littler avoided a repeat of last year’s first-round exit at the 2025 Boyle Sports World Grand Prix despite facing an opponent who hit the highest average in the tournament’s history.

Gian van Veen averaged 106.47 in the double-in, double-out format yet still lost in straight sets to an inspired Littler.

The world champion averaged 105.58 in his 2-0 win, recording finishes of 151 and 144 in a high-quality 11-minute match that ended with Dutchman Van Veen shaking his head in apparent disbelief.

That was just RIDICULOUS!