- Sensation Littler, 18, had defeated Andy Baetens and James Wade in Milton Keynes
- But it was impressed in the last eight courtesy of Clayton's lethal end
- Clayton took the opening set and triumphed 4-2 with an impressive average
Luke Littler withdrew from the masters from the world after falling to a 4-2 defeat by Jonny Clayton in the quarterfinal stage in Milton Keynes.
The world champion averaged more than 108, but was surprised by the lethal end of his opponent on the last day, denying him the winning fat prize of £ 100,000.
Littler, 18, reached more 180 and surpassed Clayton, but after losing the first set, and organizing a brief return, he soon found himself on the verge of elimination.
Clayton, whose 60 percent success rate in the outer ring promoted him to the Final Four, advanced 3-1 and survived a break in the fifth set to take control.
The Huron then shook in a maximum to take a dominant advantage and duly drawn the double blouse to seal his victory in the third crucial section of the sixth set.
“I think I liked this scenario,” Clayton said. 'Luke did not play his game A, it's a battle and overcome the line. I have a big smile.
Luke Littler was abandoned from the world Masters after losing 4-2 against Jonny Clayton
Clayton's lethal end flew to the world champion despite his average of 108
'To be fair, he is a cracked guy and a great dart player. I have given me a great lesson the last twice, so I have one back.
“I just tried to concentrate,” please, hit the acute 20 “. He went to my way, it was my day.
'Finish is what the games wins: Trebles for Fun, Doubles for Dough. I am relaxed, I am enjoying the tournament and I hope to continue.
Littler had been imperatively in Milton Keynes, after having fryly sent Andy Baetens and James Wade and avoided dropping a single set.