Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen has clinched a thrilling victory over Gary Anderson to secure his place in the knockout stages of the Grand Slam of Darts. The Dutchman, 38, averaged an impressive 108.5 points to take down the 53-year-old Scotsman 5-2.
Van Gerwen's stunning display sealed his position as one of the top contenders for the coveted title, while Anderson was left frustrated after failing to pull off a dramatic comeback. This defeat marked the end of Anderson's Grand Slam campaign, with the Northern Irishman finishing bottom of Group G and falling short of making it through to the next round.
In contrast, 21-year-old Beau Greaves earned her first win of the competition by coming from three legs down to beat Niko Springer 5-3. However, despite Greaves' triumph, she failed to make a significant impact on the tournament's knockout stage lineup after being eliminated by Springer.
The Grand Slam has also secured Littler his spot in the next round, which he secured with a 5-1 victory over Daryl Gurney. The teenager continued his 100% record and will face Wessel Nijman in the next round on Thursday.
Nijman secured a straightforward win against Lisa Ashton to progress from Group F, while Connor Scutt also progressed after beating Czech player Karel Sedlacek 5-3. Northern Ireland's Josh Rock joined them as he knocked out Gian van Veen, securing his place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
Jonny Clayton also made an impressive comeback to beat Danny Noppert with a thrilling 5-4 victory.
Van Gerwen's stunning display sealed his position as one of the top contenders for the coveted title, while Anderson was left frustrated after failing to pull off a dramatic comeback. This defeat marked the end of Anderson's Grand Slam campaign, with the Northern Irishman finishing bottom of Group G and falling short of making it through to the next round.
In contrast, 21-year-old Beau Greaves earned her first win of the competition by coming from three legs down to beat Niko Springer 5-3. However, despite Greaves' triumph, she failed to make a significant impact on the tournament's knockout stage lineup after being eliminated by Springer.
The Grand Slam has also secured Littler his spot in the next round, which he secured with a 5-1 victory over Daryl Gurney. The teenager continued his 100% record and will face Wessel Nijman in the next round on Thursday.
Nijman secured a straightforward win against Lisa Ashton to progress from Group F, while Connor Scutt also progressed after beating Czech player Karel Sedlacek 5-3. Northern Ireland's Josh Rock joined them as he knocked out Gian van Veen, securing his place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
Jonny Clayton also made an impressive comeback to beat Danny Noppert with a thrilling 5-4 victory.
meanwhile, Beau Greaves is like the dark horse of this comp - didn't think she'd pull off that comeback against Niko Springer 
. and congrats to Littler on making it through, he's gonna be a force to be reckoned with in the next round 
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? Like, how do you even keep track of them? And why does it matter if someone averages 108.5 points or not? Is that like a big deal in the darts world?
. She was supposed to be some kinda big shot, but she got knocked out by Niko Springer 
. That's just crazy!
. Littler and Josh Rock are like total rockstars 
! They're so young and talented, it's awesome to see them killing it in the tournament.
and lil' daryl gurney just got schooled by littler 
i'm loving these upsets 
that's gotta be such a confidence booster for her! and josh rock getting knocked out by gian van veen is like totally the opposite lol what happened there?! 
averaging 108.5 points is insane! Gary Anderson was giving it a go but couldn't catch up. Poor dude 
. On the other hand, Beau Greaves is like, totally redeemed herself after that crazy comeback 
. And can we talk about Littler? The kid's on fire 
. Beau Greaves is a dark horse, though - her comeback win was insane 
! And that Littler kid is on a roll - 100% record? That's impressive 
, been watching him play for ages and he's always so consistent... but that Van Gerwen just got on fire 
, our Northern Irish boys always bring that fire 
michael van gerwen is literally unstoppable!! i mean, 108.5 avg points is just insane!!! 
He really showed off his skills and took down Gary Anderson in such a dominant way. I mean, averaging 108.5 points is insane! The kid Beau Greaves also did well to come back from being three legs down against Niko Springer 
so the Grand Slam of Darts is still a thing 
and Michael Van Gerwen is like, the GOAT or whatever 
. I mean, averaging 108.5 points is wild, but 38 years old? That's like me trying to crush it in esports at 65 
. On a lighter note, Beau Greaves' comeback win was insane! 
and congrats to beau greaves on her first win, but yeah, she didn't quite make an impact like we thought she would 
he's so consistent and accurate with his throws, i don't know how he does it 
and i'm loving beau greaves' determination, she really showed her skills by coming back from 3 legs down against niko springer 
i'm so hyped to watch more darts matches now 
Gary Anderson is 53 and still throwing darts like a pro!