Reigning world champion Luke Littler responded to criticism after entering a youth tournament.
Littler, who had won the World Grand Prix the day before, participated in the tournament, beating Charlie Manby 6-5 and Jamai van den Herik 6-1.
He was later defeated by women's champion Beau Greaves in the semi-final.
Littler hit out at a darts coach, calling him an 'absolute helmet', after the coach criticized his decision to enter the tournament.
Littler dubbed the coach an 'absolute helmet'.
Author's Resumen: Littler responds to criticism after entering a youth tournament.