Michael Smith and
Glen Durrant are successfully through to the final day of action at the
European Darts Grand Prix after opening wins over Derk Telnekes and Nico Kurz.
Smith smashed Telnekes in a 6-0 whitewash win with a 103.6 average to boot. Stats wise, he also hit two 180's and 6/14 on the doubles. While for Telnekes, he was well adrift with an 80 average and 0/4 on his doubles.
Durrant who of course became Premier League champion on Thursday night returned to action with victory over home hope Kurz.
He hit three 180's and 60% on the doubles to cement his place in the Last 16. In a week of firsts, could it be a maiden
European Tour title for 'Duzza'?
European Darts Grand Prix Schedule
Saturday October 17
Second Round
Afternoon Session (12:00 GMT)
Daryl Gurney (91.94) 5-6 (96.15) Maik Kuivenhoven
Ian White (91.89) 6-2 (89.85) Scott Waites
Michael Smith (103.66) 6-0 (80.14) Derk Telnekes
Glen Durrant (90.49) 6-3 (86.93) Nico Kurz
Jose De Sousa v Ricardo Pietreczko
Dave Chisnall v Darius Labanauskas
Joe Cullen v Kim Huybrechts
Jamie Hughes v Steve Lennon