LUKE LITTLER is making a return to the Euro Tour circuit – after a six-month absence.
The Nuke, 19, has sat out eight successive events this summer.
That’s because he has prioritised time with his girlfriend Faith and rest during an exhaustive darts calendar.
Plus the world No1 likes to avoid playing in Germany as much as possible, having been targeted by local fans in recent years.
Yet for just the third time this year he will head overseas for a PDC Europe-affiliated tournament.
And it is the first time since the Belgian Darts Open in March.
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The two-time world champion will take on German world No38 Niko Springer in round two on Saturday at the Czech Darts Open.
World No2 Luke Humphries will begin his pursuit of a third consecutive crown in Prague.
He is up against Beau Greaves after she beat Daryl Gurney 6-4.
The Czech Darts Open carries a £35,000 top prize.
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The continental circuit culminates with the European Championship in Dortmund, Germany, next month.
It is the sole TV major Littler has yet to claim.