De Decker & Joyce Shock Smith & Van Gerwen in Thrilling Grand Slam of Darts Upsets
Mike De Decker, Stephen Bunting, Ryan Joyce, and Dimitri Van den Bergh all secured their spots in the knockout stages of the 2024 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts after thrilling qualification shootouts. Joyce caused a major upset by defeating Michael van Gerwen 5-4, while De Decker dominated Michael Smith 5-0, and Bunting edged Josh Rock with a 5-2 win. Gian van Veen, Luke Littler, Jermaine Wattimena, and Gary Anderson also progressed with strong performances, each winning their respective groups with undefeated records.
The action continued with Van Veen and Bunting advancing from the ‘Group of Death,’ while De Decker and Van den Bergh sealed qualification with solid displays. Littler, the teenage sensation, kept his perfect record intact, defeating Lourence Ilagan. With former champions like Van Gerwen and Smith eliminated, the last 16 lineup was confirmed. The tournament continues with exciting second-round matchups, including Noppert vs. Mansell and Wade vs. Menzies.
Source: PDCTV
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