Woodhouse beats Littler as star faces crowd hostility

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 17:54 · Archive

Luke Woodhouse defeated world number one Luke Littler, who has faced boos from crowds.

Luke Woodhouse beat Luke Littler, the world number one, taking a two-set lead before holding off a fightback. Littler, aged 19, has been subjected to boos by crowds at recent events. Woodhouse called on fans to get behind Littler and 'appreciate' his talents.

How it is being reported

• Luke Woodhouse hopes to ride wave of underdog support after beating Luke LittlerWoodhouse beat the world number one, taking a two-set lead before holding off a fightback.Independent Sport · 29 Sept, 16:27
• Woodhouse calls for fans to get behind 'one-of-a-kind' LittlerLuke Woodhouse called on fans to get behind Luke Littler and "appreciate" his talents, after the 19-year-old has been subjected to boos by crowds at recent events.Sky Sports · 29 Sept, 13:59

In this story: Luke Littler · Luke Woodhouse

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