Overview

• Luke Littler beat Gian van Veen 2-0 in about 11 minutes, averaging 105.58 with 151 and match-clinching 144 checkouts to secure his first World Grand Prix win.
• Van Veen recorded a World Grand Prix record 106.47 average but had only three darts at doubles, underlining the impact of the tournament’s double-start format.
• Littler confirmed he has split from ZXF Sports Management and will self-manage with family support and assistance from Target’s Garry Plummer.
• The world No 2 is set to play defending champion Mike De Decker in Thursday’s second round, with the winner to face either Gerwyn Price or Josh Rock.
• Six-time champion Michael van Gerwen exited in the first round, losing 2-0 to Dirk van Duijvenbode after missing multiple match darts.