Raymond van Barneveld has caused a resounding surprise at the Grand Slam of Darts. De Hagenaar, fiftieth in the world ranking, won the group match against global number one Gerwyn Price in Wolverhampton, England, 5-4.
Thanks to the victory, 55-year-old Van Barneveld is already sure of a place in the eighth finals after two matches. Yesterday he already showed that he is in good shape by beating Dave Chisnall 5-3.
Dirk van Duijvenbode is also sure of a place in the last sixteen after two group matches. After yesterday’s victory over Martin Schindler, the Dutchman also beat former world champion Rob Cross: 5-3.
Danny Noppert also won his second group match. He convincingly defeated Australian Simon Whitlock 5-2, having previously swept Christian Perez aside.
Players from both associations (PDC and BDO) participate in the Grand Slam of Darts. Traditionally, we start with a pool system. The best two darters of the eight groups qualify for the eighth finals.
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