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Grand Slam of Darts: Michael van Gerwen knocked out but Luke Littler through to last-16


Michael van Gerwen failed to make it through to the Grand Slam of Darts last 16 after a 5-4 defeat by Ryan Joyce.

The Dutchman twice battled back from two legs down in the Group G decider but failed to check out at 112 on his throw and Joyce nailed 80 to seal victory.

It is the first time since 2010 that three-time world champion Van Gerwen has not made it to the knockout stage of the tournament.

Luke Littler narrowly missed a nine-dart finish as he cruised through as the unbeaten winner of Group F with a 5-3 win over Lourence Ilagan.

The Wolverhampton crowd were on their feet when 17-year-old Littler nailed seven consecutive treble 20s and a treble 19, but he missed double 12.

Elsewhere, Dimitri van den Bergh finished runner-up to Littler after a 5-1 demolition of Keane Barry while Mike De Decker claimed a 5-0 whitewash over Michael Smith to secure second spot in Group E.

Stephen Bunting booked his place in the last 16 with a 5-2 win over Josh Rock in Group H.

Gary Anderson defeated Noa-Lynn van Leuven 5-2 to finished with three wins to top Group G.



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