Laura Turner and Michael Bridge make their predictions for the 2024 World Grand Prix in the latest Love The Darts podcast. Who won? Which seed falls first?
Luke Humphries is aiming to become only the third player to retain the coveted crown, joining Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen as teenage sensation Luke Littler makes his World Grand Prix debut.
A unique double start event – taking place at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester from 7 to 13 October. Sky Sports live broadcast – See a star-studded line-up as they battle it out over seven days in the East Midlands.
Who won?
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Laura Turner
“It’s hard, but I’ll choose Luke Littler. It’s boring, but I’ll choose Littler to play Gary Anderson in the final.”
michael bridge
“I respect Luke Humphreys’ professionalism and every tournament he enters he wants to win. When he lost on the pro tour he looked really disappointed but I would go with him and although it was boring, I feel he has that in him.
“He’s determined to win this and keep it, so Stephen Bunting will beat him in the first round…”
rod stud
“Chris Dobey. He is in very good form and has reached the semi-finals and two quarter-finals of this competition in the past.”
stuart pike
“Luke Humphries is going to do it again. He has special memories of this win. It’s where it all started. It was an incredible performance that saw him become world champion and sweep many big TV titles.”
Can Ryan Searle win his first major title?
Abigail Davis
“Life would be pretty boring if you picked Van Gerwen to win a seventh or Luke Humphries to retain the title, so I’ll take a bit of an outsider role in ‘Heavy Metal’ Ryan Searle, who missed out. Having won seven darts at the recent Euro Tour in Switzerland, I haven’t gotten over that disappointment yet, but I really hope he has.
“In my opinion, he is the best in the world in double tops. He has never won more than one title a year in his career, but I am supporting him to do so.”
Does the first seed fall?
Rob Cross faces a difficult task against 17-year-old Luke Littler.
michael bridge
“I think it’s going to be Rob Cross. I’m going to go with Luke Littler to outdo Rob Cross. I think Littler will like this format.”
Laura Turner
“I agree because I picked Luke to beat Cross and the form we have seen from Cross over the last few years.”
Among the unseeded players, who goes the furthest (excluding Littler and Anderson)?
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Ryan Searle hits a 9-darter at the Grand Slam of Darts.
michael bridge
“If Searle gets off to a good start and beats Nathan Aspinall or Damon Heta, I feel he has the majors.”
Laura Turner
“If Ross Smith can get past Gian van Veen, I’d say he’ll get his chance. I can say it either way.”
What are the must-see first round ties?
Gary Anderson drew with Michael Smith in the first round.
Laura Turner
“They all offer really good things, but I think Michael Smith and Gary Anderson can really win the match. And I think that’s the format that makes the match really interesting. I don’t think you’ll want to miss either of them. We all have suggestions. “There are a lot of things.”
michael bridge
“Luke Woodhouse and Dimitri van den Bergh will be a good match. I know how determined Luke is to get promoted and with Chris Dobey and Joe Cullen, we have a top man derby. You can’t go wrong in a Grand Prix. “
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Talking about Love The Darts, Laura Turner and Michael Bridge take a look at Anderson’s form.
What will be Sky Sports’ next live darts?
Live Darts returns next. sky sports With Boyle Sports World Grand Prix From October 7 to 13, Leicester will feature some of the biggest stars in sport.
The annual £600,000 tournament will take place at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena from October 7-13. The tournament sees 32 of the world’s biggest stars compete for the coveted title won by Luke Humphries.
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Enjoy the best moments from the World Grand Prix, including the first 9 darter, Andy Callabee beating Phil Taylor to win MVG’s first TV title.
Then in November Grand Slam of Darts Luke Humphries is in Wolverhampton to defend his title.
Interest is in this year’s turn and 2025 PDC World Darts ChampionshipStarting from December 15th, the darts calendar will continue to provide excitement all year long and you can enjoy the best of it live here. sky sports.
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