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Niko Springer Upsets Van Gerwen to Reach Grand Slam Last 16

The 25-year-old German tops a tough group after beating two world champions in successive matches.

Overview

  • Springer edged Michael van Gerwen 5–4 in Wolverhampton, sealing qualification from Group G with a last-leg double-2.
  • The victory followed his 5–3 win over two-time world champion Gary Anderson, leaving van Gerwen behind Springer in the standings.
  • Springer’s final group match is against Beau Greaves, with only the group win at stake for him as Greaves has been eliminated from knockout contention.
  • Martin Schindler stayed in the hunt by defeating Stephen Bunting 5–4, surviving two match darts and checking 36 on double-18.
  • World No. 1 Luke Humphries produced a nine-darter in a 5–3 win over Michael Smith, delivering the session’s perfect leg.