Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has withdrawn from the 2025 International Darts Open, marking his second consecutive absence from a European Tour event. While no official reason has been provided, the decision is likely due to his demanding schedule. The 18-year-old recently clinched the Belgian Open title and is the reigning world champion. His recent commitments included competitions in Leicester for the Players Championship events and in Berlin for the Premier League Darts. Despite Littler’s absence, the tournament features top contenders such as defending champion Martin Schindler, Luke Humphries, and Michael van Gerwen, ensuring a high level of competition.