Darts results: Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock miss out on knockout stages of the Grand Slam of Darts

Day Four of the £650,000 event saw Groups E-H conclude on Tuesday evening, as Greaves came within touching distance of creating Grand Slam history at WV Active Aldersley.

The Women’s World Matchplay champion was bidding to become the first woman to finish top of her group at the Grand Slam, and she produced another terrific display in a captivating Group H encounter against Heta.

Greaves showed no sign of early nerves, opening her account with a 101 finish, before wiring a dart at the bull for a spectacular 170 checkout in leg three.

The 19-year-old returned to complete a 14-dart hold before extending her cushion with a clinical 99 kill, but Heta hit back superbly, landing 164 and 130 outshots in successive legs to level at three apiece.

Greaves regained her poise to regain the lead at 4-3, although she squandered a match dart at double 16 in the penultimate leg, and Heta capitalised to complete the turnaround with a 105 finish in the decider.

“Fair play to Beau! I hope she doesn’t get a Tour Card because we’re going to be in trouble,” joked Heta, who now faces three-time winner Michael van Gerwen in Thursday’s second round.

“Those big finishes were extremely crucial. Every other ton-plus checkout had to go. If I didn’t hit it, I was gone.

“Beau was insane tonight. We all know what she can do and I’m shaking like crazy after that, but to get over that line is massive for me.”

Elsewhere, 2021 quarter-finalist Fallon Sherrock was denied a place in the knockout stage for the second time in three years, after succumbing 5-2 to Rob Cross in their decisive Group G showdown.

Sherrock made the perfect start with a 15-dart break in the opening leg, only for Cross to win five of the next six legs to move through to a tantalising last 16 tie against World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall.

“Fallon is a fantastic player,” insisted 2018 World Champion Cross, who has advanced to the knockout stage in all seven of his Grand Slam appearances.

“I have been steady in the last few games. I threw the game against Michael [van Gerwen] away in my opinion, but tonight the doubles went in and that was the difference.

“I feel great at the moment. I have still got so much more to offer, but I’m sure that will come later on [in the tournament].”

Earlier in the night, Bunting converted a trio of ton-plus checkouts to defeat Wright in their Group E shootout, which condemned the world number two to his third group stage exit in four years.

Bunting recovered from an edgy opening leg with an inspired four-leg spell, following up 103, 101 and 107 finishes with a 13-darter to move to the cusp of victory at 4-1.

Wright responded with a nerveless 116 skin-saver and a 14-darter to reduce the deficit to 3-4, although Bunting hit back with a third maximum, before pinning double 16 to triumph.

“When you’re playing on stage against a legend like Peter it’s always difficult,” conceded Bunting, who averaged 99.38 to advance to the last 16 for the fourth time in five appearances.

“Everyone is questioning Peter’s form at the minute, but he’s one of the best players in the world, and every time I play him it’s always a huge battle.

“I held it together well and I’m so happy to be through to the next round. I’ve put a lot of hard work in behind the scenes, so this is a special moment.”

Bunting will take on world number seven Danny Noppert for a place in the last eight, after the Dutchman edged out Brendan Dolan in a last-leg tie to clinch top spot in Group F with maximum points.

Noppert required four legs against Dolan to seal his place in the knockout stage, and after establishing a 4-2 cushion, he defied a late rally from the Northern Irishman to prevail with a 124 outshot on the bull.

UK Open champion Andrew Gilding also confirmed his qualification as the Group F runner-up, courtesy of an impressive 5-1 victory against PDC Asian Champion Haruki Muramatsu.

Muramatsu drew first blood with a 101 checkout, before Gilding reeled off five straight legs without reply – including a 136 finish in the penultimate leg – to prevail with a 99 average.

Gilding’s next assignment pits him against American newcomer Stowe Buntz, who secured top spot in Group E despite his deciding-leg defeat to 2014 runner-up Dave Chisnall, who rounded off his campaign on a high.

Van Gerwen recovered from 4-2 down to defeat his eliminated compatriot Martijn Kleermaker in a scrappy Group G encounter, maintaining his 100% record in this year’s event in the process.

Meanwhile, Germany’s Ricardo Pietreczko punished a below-par display from Aspinall to win through a nine-leg affair, although Heta’s win over Greaves ensured Aspinall retained top spot in Group H.

The 2023 Grand Slam of Darts knockout stage will get underway on Wednesday, as three-time champion Gerwyn Price takes on two-time runner-up Gary Anderson in a repeat of their memorable 2018 final.

World Grand Prix champion Luke Humphries will play nine-dart hero Ryan Searle, while three-time finalist James Wade faces Masters champion Chris Dobey.

Elsewhere, 2022 World Youth Champion Josh Rock opens the evening’s proceedings against Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski, with both players eyeing a place in a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final.

Grand Slam of Darts: Group stage standings and results

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• Scoring System: Each competitor play each other once in a best-of-nine legs match, with two points going to the winner. The top two from each group will then progress to the knockout stages. Any two-way points tie in any position, the player with best leg difference will finish higher. If two players are still level then the winner of the match between them will progress. There is the potential for a Nine-Dart Shoot-Out should three or more players be tied for points and leg difference. For more details see the format section further down.

Group A

1. James Wade P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +6 PTS 4
2. Krzysztof Ratajski P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +4 PTS 4
3. (1) Michael Smith P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +0 PTS 4
4. Nathan Girvan P 3 W 0 L 3 LegDiff -10 PTS 0

Group B

1. Josh Rock P 3 W 3 L 0 LegDiff +11 PTS 6
2. Chris Dobey P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +0 PTS 4
3. (8) Jonny Clayton P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff -3 PTS 2
4. Berry van Peer P 3 W 0 L 3 LegDiff -8 PTS 0

Group C

1. (4) Luke Humphries P 3 W 3 L 0 LegDiff +11 PTS 6
2. Gary Anderson P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +1 PTS 4
3. Dirk van Duijvenbode P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff -2 PTS 2
4. Steve Lennon P 3 W 0 L 3 LegDiff -10 PTS 0

Group D

1. (5) Gerwyn Price P 3 W 3 L 0 LegDiff +13 PTS 6
2. Ryan Searle P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff -2 PTS 4
3. Nathan Rafferty P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff -3 PTS 2
4. Gian van Veen P 3 W 0 L 3 LegDiff -8 PTS 0

Group E

1. Stowe Buntz P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +5 PTS 4
2. Stephen Bunting P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +1 PTS 4
3. Dave Chisnall P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff -1 PTS 2
4. (2) Peter Wright P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff -5 PTS 2

Group F

1. (7) Danny Noppert P 3 W 3 L 0 LegDiff +5 PTS 6
2. Andrew Gilding P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +4 PTS 4
3. Brendan Dolan P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff 0 PTS 2
4. Haruki Muramatsu P 3 W 0 L 3 LegDiff -9 PTS 0

Group G

1. (3) Michael van Gerwen P 3 W 3 L 0 LegDiff +6 PTS 6
2. Rob Cross P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +3 PTS 4
3. Fallon Sherrock P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff -6 PTS 2
4. Martijn Kleermaker P 2 W 0 L 2 LegDiff -2 PTS 0

Group H

1. (6) Nathan Aspinall P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff +3 PTS 4
2. Damon Heta P 3 W 2 L 1 LegDiff -1 PTS 4
3. Beau Greaves P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff +2 PTS 2
4. Ricardo Pietreczko P 3 W 1 L 2 LegDiff -4 PTS 2

Grand Slam of Darts: Daily Schedule and results

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Saturday November 11
Afternoon Session (1pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Group Matches (Best of 9 legs)

• Damon Heta 5-4 Ricardo Pietreczko (H)
• Andrew Gilding 5-3 Brendan Dolan (F)
• Ryan Searle 5-4 Gian van Veen (D)
• Josh Rock 5-2 Chris Dobey (B)
• Danny Noppert 5-3 Haruki Muramatsu (F)
• Nathan Aspinall 5-4 Beau Greaves (H)
• Jonny Clayton 5-2 Berry van Peer (B)
• Gerwyn Price 5-1 Nathan Rafferty (D)

Evening Session (7pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Group Matches (Best of 9 legs)

• Krzysztof Ratajski (A) 5-4 James Wade
• Rob Cross 5-4 Martijn Kleermaker (G)
• Dave Chisnall 4-5 Stephen Bunting (E)
• Dirk van Duijvenbode 4-5 Gary Anderson (C)
• Luke Humphries 5-2 Steve Lennon (C)
• Peter Wright 1-5 Stowe Buntz (E)
• Michael van Gerwen 5-1 Fallon Sherrock (G)
• Michael Smith 5-2 Nathan Girvan (A)

Sunday November 12
Afternoon Session (1pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Group Matches (Best of 9 legs)

• Nathan Rafferty 5-2 Gian van Veen (D)
• Brendan Dolan 5-2 Haruki Muramatsu (F)
• Chris Dobey 5-4 Berry van Peer (B)
• Danny Noppert 5-3 Andrew Gilding (F)
• Gerwyn Price 5-0 Ryan Searle (D)
• Beau Greaves 5-1 Ricardo Pietreczko (H)
• Nathan Aspinall 5-2 Damon Heta (H)
• Josh Rock 5-1 Jonny Clayton (B)

Evening Session (7pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Group Matches (Best of 9 legs)

• Dirk van Duijvenbode 5-2 Steve Lennon (C)
• James Wade 5-2 Nathan Girvan (A)
• Peter Wright 5-4 Dave Chisnall (E)
• Fallon Sherrock 5-4 Martijn Kleermaker (G)
• Stowe Buntz 5-3 Stephen Bunting (E)
• Michael van Gerwen 5-4 Rob Cross (G)
• Michael Smith 5-4 Krzysztof Ratajski (A)
• Luke Humphries 5-1 Gary Anderson (C)

Monday November 13 (7pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Group Matches (Best of 9 legs)

• Gerwyn Price 5-1 Gian van Veen (D)
• Josh Rock 5-1 Berry van Peer (B)
• Gary Anderson 5-1 Steve Lennon (C)
• Luke Humphries 5-1 Dirk van Duijvenbode (C)
• Ryan Searle 5-3 Nathan Rafferty (D)
• Krzysztof Ratajski 5-1 Nathan Girvan (A)
• James Wade 5-1 Michael Smith (A)
• Jonny Clayton 3-5 Chris Dobey (B)

Tuesday November 14 (7pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Group Matches (Best of 9 legs)

• Dave Chisnall 5-4 Stowe Buntz (E)
• Nathan Aspinall 4-5 Ricardo Pietreczko (H)
• Michael van Gerwen 5-4 Martijn Kleermaker (G)
• Andrew Gilding 5-1 Haruki Muramatsu (F)
• Danny Noppert 5-4 Brendan Dolan (F)
• Peter Wright 3-5 Stephen Bunting (E)
• Rob Cross 5-2 Fallon Sherrock (G)
• Damon Heta 5-4 Beau Greaves (H)

Wednesday November 15 (7pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Second Round (Best of 19 legs)

• Josh Rock v Krzysztof Ratajski
• James Wade v Chris Dobey
• Gerwyn Price v Gary Anderson
• Luke Humphries v Ryan Searle

Thursday November 16 (7pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Second Round (Best of 19 legs)

• Stowe Buntz v Andrew Gilding
• Danny Noppert v Stephen Bunting
• Michael van Gerwen v Damon Heta
• Nathan Aspinall v Rob Cross

Friday November 17
Evening Session (1pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Quarter-finals (Best of 31 legs)

• Two matches

Saturday November 18
Evening Session (7pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Quarter-finals (Best of 31 legs)

• Two matches

Sunday November 19
Afternoon Session (1pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Semi-finals (Best of 31 legs)

• Two matches

Evening Session (7pm)
TV Coverage: Sky Sports
Final (Best of 31 legs)

• Winner SF 1 v Winner SF 2

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