Grand Slam of Darts 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Luke Littler pulls off an epic comeback to seal a last-8 spot – updates
LUKE LITTLER has booked his spot in the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals after seeing off Mike de Decker in an epic last-16 tie.
The Nuke survived a match dart to knock out the Belgian in Wolverhampton.
Heavy hitters Michael van Gerwen, Michael Smith and Luke Humphries all suffered early exits.
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Quarter-final line-up
Two quarter-finals have already been locked in for the first half of the draw.
They are as follows:
- Cameron Menzies vs Mickey Mansell
- Martin Lukeman vs Rob Cross
Littler in action tonight
Luke Littler is aiming to reproduce his earlier brilliance in the evening's matches.
The Nuke takes on Belgian Mike De Decker, who stunned the sport by beating Luke Humphries in the World Grand Prix final.
Scheduled from 7pm:
Jermaine Wattimena v Dimitri Van den Bergh
Gian van Veen v Ryan Joyce
Luke Littler v Mike De Decker
Gary Anderson v Stephen BuntingLittler time
Luke Littler is back in action later today as he takes on World Grand Prix Champions Mike De Decker in a massive last-16 clash.
De Decker shocked the world when he beat Luke Humphries in the GP final earlier this year.
And he'll be looking for another big upset here against tournament favourite Littler.
17-year-old Littler has been superb so far, blasting his way through the group stages to top proceedings with ease.
Wednesday's results
- Ritchie Edhouse 4-10 Rob Cross
- Martin Lukeman 10-5 Ross Smith
- Danny Noppert 7-10 Michael Mansell
- James Wade 9-10 Cameron Menzies
ROB WINS! Ritchie Edhouse 4-10 Rob Cross*
Cross checks out on 87 with another first shot at the double.
His hot spell over the last nine legs would terrify anyone in the world.
Ritchie Edhouse 4-9 Rob Cross*
Cross got the green of 25 instead of bull when trying to check out.
But Edhouse let him of the hook and, although Cross didn't finish as well as usually, he took out 25 - with his double rate still astonishing.
He's won seven of the last eight legs - meaning he's one from victory.
Ritchie Edhouse* 4-8 Rob Cross
Truly stunning! Cross checks out with 110 - to continue one of the hottest spells you could see.
Ritchie Edhouse 4-7 Rob Cross*
Cross pulls out arguably the leg of the night with a 160 checkout to move three legs from victory.
Ritchie Edhouse* 4-6 Rob Cross
Another Cross maximum steers him home in this leg and into a mini break.
Ritchie Edhouse 4-5 Rob Cross*
The maximums keep flowing - Edhouse this time.
He was down to 18 with Cross on 242.
And when Cross failed to get anywhere near next time at the oche, Edhouse finished it off first time.
Ritchie Edhouse* 3-5 Rob Cross
A maximum apiece left Cross needing 44 and Edhouse still way off.
Cross took it out in two. He's sailing at the moment.
Ritchie Edhouse 3-4 Rob Cross*
Cross clocks a 180 as he bids to break for the first time - doing so with a double 18 finish.
Ritchie Edhouse* 3-3 Rob Cross
Cross levels with a 14-darter.
So far this match is living up to expectations.
Ritchie Edhouse 3-2 Rob Cross*
Edhouse lands his FOURTH and FIFTH 180 - and checks out with 44.
Ritchie Edhouse* 2-2 Rob Cross
Another Edhouse maximum gave him a chance against throw.
But Cross pulled off a spectacular 164 checkout via a bull finish.
Ritchie Edhouse 2-1 Rob Cross*
Edhouse notched a maximum to set up his leg win.
Ritchie Edhouse* 1-1 Rob Cross
Cross checks out on 88, finish with double 14, to level.
Ritchie Edhouse 1-0 Rob Cross*
Edhouse missed three doubles when Cross was on 164.
Cross got down to 72 - and Edhouse checked out fourth time lucky.
Ritchie Edhouse* 0-0 Rob Cross
Edhouse is throwing first.
Last match to come...
Ritchie Edhouse v Rob Cross closes out the action this evening.
It was the the one many picked out beforehand as potentially the most intriguing.
But we've seen Cameron Menzies sneak a 10-9 win over James Wade - so it has a lot to live up to.
S-MART WIN! Martin Lukeman* 10-5 Ross Smith
Lukeman punches the air with delight after clinching victory.
He was the more consistent player in a match that got nervy and patchy.
Martin Lukeman* 9-5 Ross Smith
Smith blew three doubles - and Lukeman took three to finish on 25 and move one leg from victory.
Martin Lukeman 8-5 Ross Smith*
Lukeman pulled out another tight leg - so he's two legs from victory.
Martin Lukeman* 7-5 Ross Smith
Smith held his throw in this cagey contest.
Martin Lukeman 7-4 Ross Smith*
Lukeman nabs the first leg after the break - on throw.