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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James Wade 2-4 Cameron Menzies*
Menzies sneaks in to break Wade.
He's in he form of his season - so far.
James Wade* 2-3 Cameron Menzies
Menzies nicks the fifth frame to lead for the third time.
His finishing has been clinical so far.
And he'll be the happier player as they go into a mini break.
James Wade 2-2 Cameron Menzies*
Wade holds throw in this fascinating clash.
James Wade* 1-2 Cameron Menzies
Wade turned the tide against the throw with a 180.
But Menzies pulled out a maximum of his own - then checked out on 41.
James Wade 1-1 Cameron Menzies*
Wade levels with a scrappy leg - after Menzies had a shot at double top.
James Wade* 0-1 Cameron Menzies
Menzies got down to double 10 helped by a maximum.
But he missed three efforts at it.
Wade failed to close enough - and Menzies finally got that double 10 at his fifth go.
James Wade 0-0 Cameron Menzies*
Menzies is throwing first as he looks to upset Wade.
'It's crazy!'
Mickey Mansell was as stunned as anyone by his lethal upset win over World No 12 Danny Noppert.
Mansell said: "It's crazy. I'll enjoy tonight because winning doesn't come easy in the PDC."
HE'S DONE IT! Danny Noppert 7-10 Micky Mansell*
The Northern Irish qualifier has reached a live-televised quarter-final for the first time ever.
Noppert was way out on 280, with Mansell needing 120.
And he was as clinical as anyone on the planet could be to see it out.
That confirmed his excellent finishing rate of 67% on doubles.
Danny Noppert 7-9 Micky Mansell*
Noppert coolly held - but now Mansell is throwing first to win
Danny Noppert* 6-9 Micky Mansell
Another Mansell 180 left Noppert chasing - and scoring poorly.
Mansell declined the crowd's baying to go for a spectacular bull for a 167 checkout - instead leaving himself double top.
And he proved himself right - taking it out in one on his next visit to the oche.
The outsider is one leg from victory.
Danny Noppert 6-8 Micky Mansell*
Mansell piled on the pressure by getting down to a 40 finish.
Noppert had three darts to finish off 60 - and he did it in three.
Danny Noppert* 5-8 Micky Mansell
More clinical finishing put Mansell two legs from a memorable victory.
Danny Noppert 5-7 Micky Mansell*
Mansell broke straight back - and if he wins the next leg can go three ahead.
Danny Noppert* 5-6 Micky Mansell
Noppert has been averaging around 107 - compared to Mansell's 100 - but is still adrift in this match.
But he grabbed the initiative against the throw in this leg, and got down to 36 from 129.
That put the pressure on Mansell, who went from 120 to 60.
Noppert then took out double 18 on his second attempt - to win his third leg in a row.
Danny Noppert 4-6 Micky Mansell*
Noppert squeezed in a 180 on the way to a superb 11-darter.
He's won the last two - halving the deficit.
Danny Noppert* 3-6 Micky Mansell
Noppert got down to 40 with Mansell on 60.
And despite all the pressure, the Dutchman got double top first throw.
That's a break he desperately needed.
Danny Noppert 2-6 Micky Mansell*
Extraordinary! Six legs in a row for outsider Mansell.
Noppert was on 122 when Mansell took out double top at his second go.
Danny Noppert* 2-5 Micky Mansell
A maximum put Mansell on top on throw in this seventh leg.
And he got down to 50 with Noppert on 170.
Mansell then notched his double finish at - yet again - just his second attempt.
Danny Noppert 2-4 Micky Mansell*
Noppert was again stranded way out as Mansell broke the throw with his second shot at double top.
That's four in a row for Mansell after Noppert looked so comfortable at 2-0 up.
Danny Noppert* 2-3 Micky Mansell
Mansell raced away and got down to 60 with Noppert way out.
The Dutchman's maximum cut his target to 151.
But Mansell checked out with his second attempt at double top.
That's the underdog's third leg in a row!
Danny Noppert 2-2 Micky Mansell*
Another high-class leg from Mansell - concluding with a calm finish - levels the match.
Danny Noppert* 2-1 Micky Mansell
The pair traded 180s - then Mansell bagged bull for a brilliant 121 checkout.
Danny Noppert 2-0 Micky Mansell*
Noppert opened the leg with his second maximum of the match.
And he took out 56 in two darts to move 2-0 up.
Danny Noppert* 1-0 Micky Mansell
Noppert landed a 180 then squeezed in a brilliant double top to break Mansell in the opener.