Damon Heta shocked Michael van Gerwen in a 10-7 victory to make sure a brand new winner of the Grand Slam in 2023; Watch the seventeenth staging of the Grand Slam of Darts on the WV Energetic Aldersley all this week – reside on Sky Sports activities
Final Up to date: 16/11/23 11:37pm
![Damon Heta produced a fine performance to knock MVG out of the Grand Slam](https://e1.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-damon-heta-michael-van-gerwen_6363127.jpg?20231116231124)
Damon Heta produced a advantageous efficiency to knock MVG out of the Grand Slam
Damon Heta produced an enormous upset to defeat Michael van Gerwen and assure a brand new identify on the trophy on the Grand Slam.
Successful the match with a 91-average and ending brilliantly below strain, Heta took 5 legs on the spin to race right into a 7-4 lead, the ‘Warmth’ pinning 112 and 92 checkouts plus two breaks of throw.
Grand Slam of Darts: Second Spherical
Stowe Buntz | 10-5 | Andrew Gilding |
Danny Noppert | 4-10 | Stephen Bunting |
Michael van Gerwen | 7-10 | Damon Heta |
Nathan Aspinall | 8-10 | Rob Cross |
The ‘Inexperienced Machine’ then began to carry his throw however the Australian held his nerve, taking the win on tops for a spot within the quarter-finals.
![Damon Heta put on a finishing masterclass, winning three legs on the bounce in his second-round match with Michael van Gerwen.](https://e2.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-damon-heta_6363049.jpg)
Damon Heta placed on a ending masterclass, successful three legs on the bounce in his second-round match with Michael van Gerwen.
“Michael didn’t turn up, let’s face that,” stated Heta. “Things happen and that is darts, that is literally darts.
“It appears to be like prefer it has been going effectively for me for the time being. All I can do is sit up for the following recreation.”
![Damon Heta admits he knew he didn't face the best Michael van Gerwen in his second-round win but he's happy to claim the win.](https://e1.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/72fc65cb8bc8b2da1134f72ca61a342c6b1fc23dc7048fb9101a41d0e830e8db_6363063.jpg)
Damon Heta admits he knew he didn’t face the best Michael van Gerwen in his second-round win but he’s happy to claim the win.
Heta will now face Rob Cross after he put in a vintage ‘Voltage’ performance to beat Nathan Aspinall 10-8.
Cross looked all class in the early legs, his 107 average, solid break of throw, plus 116 checkout getting him 4-1 in front.
![Rob Cross showed brilliant form in his Grand Slam of Darts second-round match against Nathan Aspinall, jumping into an early 4-1 lead with a 116 finish.](https://e2.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-rob-cross_6363083.jpg)
Rob Cross showed brilliant form in his Grand Slam of Darts second-round match against Nathan Aspinall, jumping into an early 4-1 lead with a 116 finish.
Despite Cross’ performance, Aspinall fought back and held his throw consistently to bring the match to 6-4, finally finding the break of throw in the 17th leg to pull back to 9-8.
That didn’t phase Cross though as he started the next leg with a maximum, pinning D18 for the win in a Wolverhampton classic.
“Now I would like it greater than ever,” stated Cross after his win.
![Rob Cross finds his favorite double 18 to defeat Nathan Aspinall and seal a quarter-final spot in the Grand Slam of Darts.](https://e1.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-rob-cross-darts_6363138.jpg)
Rob Cross finds his favorite double 18 to defeat Nathan Aspinall and seal a quarter-final spot in the Grand Slam of Darts.
“I’m responsible, I feel I come out too calm however as soon as I get previous them ropey legs there is not a deficit on the dart board.
“I could be 8-0 down and still think I could win. I am starting to enjoy the game a little bit more.”
Stephen Bunting arrange a rematch with Stowe Buntz after demolishing Danny Noppert in a 10-4 contest.
![Stephen Bunting books his spot in the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-final with a comfortable win over Danny Noppert, finishing with this 121 on the bullseye.](https://e0.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-stephen-bunting_6363021.jpg)
Stephen Bunting books his spot within the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-final with a cushty win over Danny Noppert, ending with this 121 on the bullseye.
Noppert by no means appeared to be within the match and an early break of throw helped Bunting to a decisive 4-1 lead.
Regardless of struggling on the doubles, Bunting discovered one other big break of throw to extend his result in 7-3, taking the victory with a superb 121 checkout to interrupt the throw.
“I have got my work cut out but I have got a day off and I will regroup,” stated Bunting.
![Stephen Bunting admits he was very nervous during his second-round match with Danny Noppert but says he'll regroup before his quarter-final with Stowe Buntz.](https://e1.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/f06d0012d0d5fcd79a2cb7c0b22305c55873289835ff61c3407e22f3fdfc0669_6363026.jpg)
Stephen Bunting admits he was very nervous throughout his second-round match with Danny Noppert however says he’ll regroup earlier than his quarter-final with Stowe Buntz.
“Thanks to this wonderful crowd because they got behind me at the end. We go again.”
Buntz’s dream debut continued as he grew to become the primary American to succeed in the Grand Slam of Darts quarter finals with a 10-5 victory over Andrew Gilding.
![Stowe Buntz's dream run in the Grand Slam of Darts continues with a comprehensive 10-5 victory over Andrew Gilding in the second round.](https://e2.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-darts-buntz-stowe_6362970.jpg)
Stowe Buntz’s dream run within the Grand Slam of Darts continues with a complete 10-5 victory over Andrew Gilding within the second spherical.
Buntz was unrelenting towards Gilding within the opening legs, taking a 5-0 lead with two breaks of throw as he confirmed scientific accuracy on the doubles.
Gilding lastly obtained a leg on the board after discovering his first double end in 9 makes an attempt, battling to convey the rating to 7-3 with a 110 checkout.
Nonetheless, Buntz did what he needed to as a way to maintain his throw and seal the win on tops.
What occurs on Friday on the Grand Slam?
Friday on the Grand Slam of Darts sees the quarter-finals from the highest half of the draw. James Wade faces Josh Rock for the primary time in a televised occasion earlier than there’s a big conflict between Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson.
Grand Slam of Darts: Friday’s Quarter-Ultimate Matches
James Wade | vs | Josh Rock |
Luke Humphries | vs | Gary Anderson |
Reside Grand Slam of Darts
November 17, 2023, 7:00pm
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When are the World Championships?
![The World Championship starts on Friday December 15 - live on Sky Sports Darts](https://e0.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-world-darts-championship_6361696.jpg)
The World Championship begins on Friday December 15 – reside on Sky Sports activities Darts
The game’s largest occasion will probably be held from December 15, 2023 to January 3, 2024 as 96 gamers compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy and £2.5m in prize cash at Alexandra Palace.
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