Martin Lukeman
Martin Daniel Lukeman is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation events. Nicknamed "Smash", he reached his first PDC major final at the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts, finishing as runner-up to Luke Littler.
He finished as runner-up at the 2022 German Darts Grand Prix on the PDC European Tour.
Lukeman won a title on the Challenge Tour in 2015.
Career
Lukeman managed to reach the last 16 of the 2017 UK Open. After last-leg wins against Matt Padgett and Rob Hewson, he defeated Chris Dobey 10–5 in the fourth round, before losing 10–3 to Ian White in the fifth round.Lukeman secured a two-year PDC Tour Card at UK Qualifying School in February 2021, sealing his professional status with a day to spare.
Lukeman reached his maiden PDC European Tour final at the 2022 German Darts Grand Prix by defeating Adam Gawlas, Gabriel Clemens, Keane Barry, Martin Schindler and Damon Heta. He faced Luke Humphries in the final, and was beaten 8–2.
Lukeman reached a maiden major televised final at the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts, the first qualifier in the competition's history to make the final, losing 16–3 to Luke Littler.
Personal life
Lukeman enjoys clay pigeon shooting and is a skilled marksman.World Championship results
PDC
- 2023: Second round
- 2024: Second round
- 2025: Second round
- 2026: First round
Career finals
PDC major finals: 1
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 2024 | Grand Slam | 3–16 |
Performance timeline
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