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Humphries Hits Nine-Darter as Grand Slam Groups Reach Deciding Stage

Group deciders on Monday and Tuesday will complete the last 16 before the knockout phase begins Wednesday.

Overview

  • World No. 1 Luke Humphries produced a televised nine-dart finish to beat Michael Smith 5-3, moving to 2-0 in Group A.
  • Defending champion Luke Littler averaged 105 in a 5-3 win over Connor Scutt to secure his place in the knockout rounds.
  • Niko Springer qualified from Group G on debut after a 5-4 victory over Michael van Gerwen, leaving MVG vs Gary Anderson on Tuesday to decide the other qualifier.
  • Beau Greaves set a new female televised average record at 102.46 but was eliminated after back-to-back 5-4 defeats.
  • Luke Woodhouse advanced from Group C, while results elsewhere left several last-16 spots to be decided over the final group matches.