Luke Littler accuses rival of ‘playing mind games’ after spotting what Krzysztof Ratajski did to his water
LUKE LITTLER said that Krzysztof Ratajski was trying “mind games” after another darting ‘Watergate’ scandal.
The teen sensation came from 3-1 down to reel off five legs in succession and win his Austrian Darts Open third round tie 6-3.
But in a strange incident Littler, 17, moved his water to the FLOOR during the clash in Graz.
That was because in their previous meeting in Belgium last month, the Pole drank from his water during the match.
Bizarrely, Ratajski appeared to move his water back onto the table during the match.
When asked about his water being moved, Littler said: “Then it appeared on the table again.
“I didn’t move it. I think he’s trying to play mind games. I just play my darts.”
Littler made a slow start again in Graz like he had done the previous night against Damon Heta.
He admitted that was down to him not practising and watching SNOOKER backstage instead.
Littler added: “It probably goes on myself. I didn’t practice much backstage.
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“It was the same as last night, I just switched it on again.”
The Warrington wonderkid was sluggish in the early stages and made a mess of the third leg which allowed Ratajski to break throw and lead 3-1.
Littler was only averaging 84 at that point but he stormed back to win the next five legs with ease – three finishes on double top.
He also admitted that the fans backing in Austria was spurring him on to succeed, adding: “It’s the same as Belgium.
“There were loads of people there with my merchandise and it’s the same here.
“There’s just so many people who like me. It cheers me on a bit and gets me up for it.”