Martijn Kleermaker was close to beating former world champion Rob Cross in the first match of the group stage at the Grand Slam of Darts, but despite a 4-2 lead, The Dutch Giant lost 5-4. In the afternoon session, Gian van Veen also seemed to be on his way to victory for a long time, but the 21-year-old darts player from Poederoijen missed six (!) match darts and completely gave away a 4-0 lead against Ryan Searle (5-4). Danny Noppert did win.
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Martijn Kleermaker narrowly misses victory over former world champion, also disbelief from Gian van Veen at Grand Slam of Darts
