Luke Littler’s attempt to retain the World Grand Prix title has ended with a shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.
The result saw the reigning world champion eliminated at the opening stage of the tournament, bringing his title defence to an early conclusion.
Woodhouse’s victory over Littler represents a significant upset, with Littler unable to progress beyond the first round. The match took place in Leicester, although no further details about the score or the circumstances of the defeat were provided.
Littler’s elimination leaves Woodhouse to continue in the competition, while the world champion’s hopes of winning the World Grand Prix again are over.
