Standings in Group A-E-F-G after first group matches at the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts

The first group matches of the Grand Slam of Darts are over. In groups A-E-F-G, the first games have been played and it is clear who is in a good position and who needs to hit the ground running.

There were two surprises in Group A on Saturday. Mickey Mansell shocked the darting world against James Wade, while Rowby-John Rodriguez triumphed against reigning world champion Luke Humphries.

Michael Smith is the frontrunner in Group E. 'Bullyboy' triumphed against Mensur Suljovic, while Jermaine Wattimena also started with a win by defeating Mike de Decker.

Luke Littler had an excellent start with a 5-0 win over Keane Barry in Group F. In the same group, there was a big win by Dimitri van den Bergh over Lourence Ilagan (5-1).

Michael van Gerwen leads Group G after the first group matches. Van Gerwen started his tournament with a resounding 5-0 win over Noa-Lynn van Leuven. There was also a win for Gary Anderson, who defeated Ryan Joyce 5-1.

1. Mickey Mansell 2pts (+2)

2. Rowby-John Rodriguez 2pts (+2)

3. James Wade 0pts (-2)

4. Luke Humphries 0pts (-2)

1. Michael Smith 2pts (+3)

2. Jermaine Wattimena 2pts (+3)

3. Mensur Suljovic 0pts (-3)

4. Mike de Decker 0pt (-3)

1. Luke Littler 2pts (+5)

2. Dimitri van den Bergh 2pts (+4)

3. Lourence Ilagan 0pts (-4)

4. Keane Barry 0pt (-5)

1. Michael van Gerwen 2pts (+5)

2. Gary Anderson 2pts (+4)

3. Ryan Joyce 0pts (-4)

4. Noa-Lynn van Leuven 0pts (-5)