Defending champion Luke Humphries was eliminated from the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts after a surprising 5-3 loss to James Wade. Despite a strong start with a 2-0 lead, Humphries was unable to hold off Wade, who leveled at 2-2 before winning three consecutive legs to secure a 5-3 victory. This second consecutive loss means Humphries is now unable to advance beyond the group stage. He will conclude his tournament with a final group match against leader Michael Mansell, which will have no bearing on the standings.
Meanwhile, rising star Luke Littler continued his impressive run, delivering a decisive 5-1 victory over Belgium’s Dimitri Van den Bergh. Littler, known as “The Nuke,” surged to a 4-0 lead, with Van den Bergh managing only a single leg as consolation. Littler’s win, achieved with an impressive average of 108.30, further cements his position at the top of Group F.
Following his win, Littler expressed satisfaction with his performance, saying, “I played very well, which I’m happy with… I’d love to top the group.” He is set to face Lourence Ilagan next, where a win would confirm his status as the group leader.
