Luke Littler pulls out of major tournament as World Darts champion follows through on threat to fans
The 18-year-old will be the only player ranked in the PDC top 20 to miss the event in Sindelfingen, Germany.
His absence will not be a shock to many fans given his tumultuous relationship with German darts crowds.
At the Uber Arena in Berlin last month, Littler was greeted with hostility ahead of his quarter-final match against Chris Dobey.
Some members of the crowd booed the world champion, who responded by making gestures.
Darts star Max Hopp - who was there as a pundit - admitted he didn't expect to hear boos.
He even criticised the treatment of the Nuke.
Hopp said: "I heard it too. He was interacting a lot with the crowd, making gestures and engaging with them.
"But I don't understand why people would boo him.
"They should be thanking him! The fact that prize money is about to skyrocket is all because of him."
Littler was also booed at the German Darts Grand Prix in Munich two weeks ago.
After the event, he took to social media to share his discontent.
On Instagram, the Nuke wrote: "Shouldn't have been in Munich but had to play anyway.
"Next one in Germany for me is Dortmund and I am glad to say that."
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