Emma Paton’s World Grand Prix predictions: Can Gary Anderson turn back the clock? What about Luke Humphries and Luke Littler?
Luke Humphries defends his World Grand Prix title in Leicester but he has Luke Littler and six-time champion Michael van Gerwen to contend with; watch the tournament, which starts on Monday, October 7 and concludes on Sunday, October 13, live on Sky Sports
What a 2024 he’s had so far – Premier League champion, World Series Finals champion, two titles on the World Series, two on the Euro Tour, three on the Pro Tour. That is some list.
The 17-year-old is playing in this event for the first time but has made a real habit of winning on tournament debuts so I’m not sure the double-start format or much else will ruffle his feathers.
But what about form then? After spending the first nine months of the year watching others pick up titles, Van Gerwen clinched two in the space of four days at the end of September with a win in Hungary and in Wigan. Is there more to come?
orld Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Picture date: Saturday December 30, 2023.
Speaking on Love The Darts, Laura Turner and Michael Bridge look at Gary Anderson’s form ahead of his first round match against Michael Smith at the World Grand Prix
Yes, I’m calling two-time world champion Gary Anderson an outsider!’s stats were simply ridiculous on the Pro Tour last week. There was a nine-darter, multiple 110+ averages, plus a third title of the campaign, and if you throw in his relaxed approach, maybe this is finally his time.
The World Grand Prix is one of the few major trophies that Anderson hasn’t lifted in his illustrious career. So in his own words, maybe there’s life in the old dog yet.
Luke Littler makes his tournament debut against 2018 world champion Rob Cross. You won’t want to miss it! While the standout on Tuesday has got to be the clash of the two world champions Michael Smith and Gary Anderson.
he World Grand Prix, from the first 9 darter, Andy Callaby beating Phil Taylor and MVG’s first TV title wi
The annual £600,000 tournament will take place at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester from October 7-13, as 32 of the world’s top stars compete for the coveted title which was won by Luke Humphries
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