Summary

  • Luke Littler beats Martin Lukeman 16-3 to win Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton

  • Littler trailed 2-0 but won 15 legs on spin

  • Littler beat Gary Anderson 16-15 to reach final on first Grand Slam appearance

  • The 17-year-old came from 11-7 and 13-9 down to win final-leg thriller

  • Lukeman beat fellow qualifier Mickey Mansell 16-12

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  1. The Grand Slam of Darts roll of honourpublished at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Final: Martin Lukeman v Luke Littler (19:45 GMT)

    We are guaranteed to have a ninth different winner of the Grand Slam of Darts - will it be Martin Lukeman or Luke Littler who adds their name to this illustrious list of champions?

    List of previous Grand Slam champions
  2. Postpublished at 16:31 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    And breathe...

  3. Postpublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Semi-final result: Luke Littler 16-15 Gary Anderson

    John Part
    Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports

    It was fantastic from both players. You've got to feel for Gary Anderson, he couldn't give it much more. He seized the initiative but he didn't hold on. It's a slippery grip when you're playing Luke Littler.

  4. 'One of the best games I've won'published at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Semi-final result: Luke Littler 16-15 Gary Anderson

    Grand Slam of Darts finalist Luke Littler, speaking to Sky Sports: "It frustrates because I know I can come back and win games like this, but it would be better if I could go into the lead like Gary [Anderson]. I knew I needed to dig deep like the Mike De Decker game [in the last 16, which he won 10-9] and I can't believe I won.

    "I know I've got it, but when he's taking out century finishes when I'm on a double and he's taking out doubles with his last dart, I'm like 'Gary, just miss'. But he was very good on his doubles today. I'm so glad.

    "I've got to stay focused [ahead of the final], be myself and I'm sure Martin [Lukeman] will be up for it and I will be too. This is one of the best games I've won.

    "I just said to myself 'you know it's there, so do it'. When I equalised at 14-14 I had a moment and then I got two low scores and I was like 'this is not what you need'. I just threw everything at the last leg."

  5. Postpublished at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Semi-final result: Luke Littler 16-15 Gary Anderson

    Glen Durrant
    Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

    We promised and they delivered. What a match.

  6. Postpublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Semi-final result: Luke Littler 16-15 Gary Anderson

    Rod Studd
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    That was a match from the ages. It was a performance from the ages from Luke Littler. At times he looked beaten, but he's never beaten.

  7. Luke Littler reaches the Grand Slam of Darts finalpublished at 16:18 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024
    Breaking

    Semi-final result: Luke Littler 16-15 Gary Anderson

    Luke Littler looks to the heavens in disbelief and Gary Anderson smiles widely as the 17-year-old reaches the Grand Slam of Darts final.

    A semi-final that promised so much, and my word, it delivered.

  8. Postpublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 15-15 Gary Anderson

    Glen Durrant
    Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

    Every treble is like gold dust right now.

  9. Postpublished at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 15-15 Gary Anderson

    And Luke Littler starts with a 180!

  10. Into a decider!published at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 15-15 Gary Anderson

    We're going all the way!

    Two 180s in a row for Luke Littler, but two darts at double miss...

    Gary Anderson can't take out 106 and Littler mops up.

    Littler has the darts in the decider...

  11. Postpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 14-15 Gary Anderson

    Glen Durrant
    Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

    Is there another twist?

    Anderson starts with 55, Littler replies with 58...

  12. Postpublished at 16:14 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 14-15 Gary Anderson

    A slow start to the leg for Luke Littler, who gifts Gary Anderson the initiative.

    But back comes the teenager with a much-needed 180!

    Anderson leaves himself 49 and with Littler unable to take out 141, the Scot breaks for a 15-14 lead.

    He will throw for a place in the final...

  13. Postpublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 14-14 Gary Anderson

    Glen Durrant
    Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

    Gary Anderson is hurting every mistake that Luke Littler makes.

  14. Postpublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 14-14 Gary Anderson

    Rod Studd
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    This is an epic, an absolute epic. It's a Grand Slam stunner.

    We're not at the final scene just yet, we might not even be that close to it.

  15. Postpublished at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 14-14 Gary Anderson

    Luke Littler is creating chances but he misses the bull to level.

    Can Gary Anderson take out 104? No he can't.

    Littler's back for 25 and gets it.

    It's effectively a best-of-three for a place in the final.

  16. Postpublished at 16:11 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 13-14 Gary Anderson

    Haha! Gary Anderson has 165 left and, attempting to set up a double, he hits three bulls!

    Luke Littler mops up for a hold of throw.

    What a match.

  17. Postpublished at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 12-14 Gary Anderson

    Ohhhh, Luke Littler has a shot at double five to level this enthralling semi-final but he misses.

    Gary Anderson, having left double 12 from 201, hits double three at the final dart of asking and restores his two-leg lead.

    If you're new to this sport, let me tell you - this is good darts.

  18. Postpublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 12-13 Gary Anderson

    Luke Littler is on a surge...

    Double 10 and it's 13-12 in Gary Anderson's favour.

    Anderson has the darts next.

  19. Postpublished at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 11-13 Gary Anderson

    Glen Durrant
    Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

    Gary Anderson is old-school, he'll be loving this right now. He was dominating, are we seeing that switch?

  20. Postpublished at 16:05 Greenwich Mean Time 17 November 2024

    Luke Littler 11-13 Gary Anderson

    Rod Studd
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    What is happening here!?!