Luke Littler appeared frustrated by Krzysztof Ratajski’s gamesmanship during the Belgian Darts Open.
The 17-year-old dispatched his Polish counterpart in the second round of the competition, hitting six 180s to claim a 6-3 victory in Weize on Saturday.
However, the encounter was marred by a bizarre incident while Littler was leading 2-1 in legs.
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Ratajski drank from the Littler’s bottle of water in an attempt to put the teenager off his game. Littler noticed instantly, shook his head in anger and gestured with his hand towards his opponent.
He then put the bottle Ratajski drank from on the ground and opened a new one.
While Ratajski went on to make it 2-2, Littler dropped just one further leg to book his place in the competition's third round.
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Speaking after the match, Littler said: “I saw him drink a bit of my water. I saw him do it again so I just put it on the floor.
“Trying to get to me. If he is then fair enough, I'm just glad to get the win.”
Littler then took a dig at his opponent on social media.
Alongside a split screen of the incident, Littler said: “0-0 drinks my water? 1-2 drinks my water? hmm... goodnight see you all in the morning.”
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The Briton subsequently cruised past Damon Heta 6-3 in the next round of the competition, just seven days after the Australian knocked him out of the UK Open.
On the victory, he said: “I learnt a lot from the UK Open with me and Damo playing at a fast pace. I slowed myself down and kept myself concentrated.
“That’s what all us dart players try to do, get the best out of each other. I just get on with my game. I just have to beat what’s in front of me and play the board.”
Topics: Darts, Luke Littler
Chris Byfield