The Grand Slam of Darts is heading back to Wolverhampton again with many stories ready to emerge and an exciting week on the oche ahead.
We’re looking at the favourites and biggest talking points before the tournament, with a fair few names set to appear, having a point to prove on the biggest stage.
We’re looking at the favourites and biggest talking points before the tournament, with a fair few names set to appear, having a point to prove on the biggest stage.
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00:00The 2024 Grand Slam of darts will get started this weekend with Luke Humphreys looking to
00:08retain his title in Wolverhampton. Humphreys won this nine-day tournament last year after
00:13beating Rob Cross in the final and the world number one will be eyeing up more glory. But
00:19he will have to overcome the best darts players in the world with three-time winner Michael
00:22van Gerwen and Luke Littler among those featuring. Just this and the players' championship finals
00:29remain before the World Darts Championship, so picking up some form will be crucial ahead
00:34of the big one. Many eyes will be on Littler as he looks to hit form ahead of the World
00:38Championship. In Group G, Noeline van Leeuwen will become the first transgender player to
00:44compete against men in a televised PDC tournament. World number one Humphreys is the favourite
00:51closely trailed by Littler, NVG and Gary Anderson with the latter having averaged one of his
00:56best years on the tour.