Phil Taylor, widely regarded as the greatest darts player of all time, suffered an unprecedented 6-0 thrashing at the hands of journeyman player, Jamie Hughes, in a UK Open Qualifier match.

Taylor's embarrassing defeat was marked by a dismal 55.6 average, a staggering 12 missed doubles, and a mere two 180s. In contrast, Hughes produced a blistering display, averaging 115.6 and hitting eight 180s.

The loss has sparked widespread speculation about Taylor's future in the sport, with many pundits questioning whether the 16-time World Champion has finally reached the end of his illustrious career.