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

Michael van Gerwen did not make it via to the Grand Slam of Darts final 16 after a 5-4 defeat by Ryan Joyce.

The Dutchman twice battled again from two legs down within the Group G decider however failed to take a look at at 112 on his throw and Joyce nailed 80 to seal victory.

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

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

The Wolverhampton crowd have been on their ft when 17-year-old Littler nailed seven consecutive treble 20s and a treble 19, however he missed double 12.

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

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

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

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