Munich, Germany – Luke Littler lit up the Elten Safety Shoes German Darts Grand Prix on Sunday night, delivering a blistering debut display to cruise into the third round. Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen showed grit and resilience to survive a scare and keep his title hopes alive.
The second day of the fourth European Tour event of the year saw 16 compelling second-round clashes unfold, split across afternoon and evening sessions at a buzzing Zenith venue.
Littler Makes Statement with 107+ Average
18-year-old phenomenon Luke Littler once again proved why he’s the most talked-about name in darts. Facing fellow young gun Cam Crabtree, Littler unleashed a clinical 6–1 demolition, recording a stunning 107+ average and not allowing his opponent more than three darts at double.
🗣 “Everything went well there, I’m very happy,” Littler said post-match. “It’s my first time in Munich and hopefully I can pick up another trophy by tomorrow. If I play like this again tomorrow, I’ll be happy.”
Littler’s next test comes in the shape of Joe Cullen, who eased past Mickey Mansell 6–2 earlier in the day.
Van Gerwen Survives Huybrechts Thriller
It wasn’t smooth sailing for Michael van Gerwen, who came within a dart of elimination against Belgium’s Kim Huybrechts. Despite boasting a 102+ average, Van Gerwen had to claw back from 5–4 down to eventually claim a nail-biting 6–5 victory, capitalizing on three missed match darts from his opponent.
🗣 “It was definitely a rollercoaster,” admitted MVG. “I’m not going through the easiest patch in my life, so I’m battling for every win I can. I’m glad I battled through—it was a really important win.”
Other Highlights from a Packed Sunday
🇩🇪 Martin Schindler delighted the home crowd with a commanding 6–1 win over Jonny Clayton, while Ryan Joyce registered the day’s only whitewash—obliterating Damon Heta 6–0 with a 101 average.
🔥 Josh Rock extended his perfect record to 8–0 against Scott Williams, and Gian van Veen avenged a recent defeat to Andrew Gilding in a tight 6–4 battle.
🎯 Gerwyn Price silenced Raymond van Barneveld’s 58th birthday celebrations with a 6–3 win, and Ross Smith mounted a comeback from 0–3 down to topple Jermaine Wattimena 6–4.
⚡ In a couple of upsets, Rob Cross sent home Germany’s Ricardo Pietreczko 6–4, and Krzysztof Ratajski dumped out former champion Michael Smith by the same scoreline.
Two ton-plus finishes helped Peter Wright to a 6–3 victory over Mike De Decker, while Dave Chisnall capped his 6–3 win with a brilliant 147 checkout.
📋 Sunday’s Second Round Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Madars Razma vs Danny Noppert | 6–2 |
| Ryan Joyce vs Damon Heta | 6–0 |
| Gian van Veen vs Andrew Gilding | 6–4 |
| Ryan Searle vs Cameron Menzies | 6–2 |
| Josh Rock vs Scott Williams | 6–2 |
| Rob Cross vs Ricardo Pietreczko | 6–4 |
| Krzysztof Ratajski vs Michael Smith | 6–4 |
| Joe Cullen vs Mickey Mansell | 6–2 |
| Niels Zonneveld vs James Wade | 6–2 |
| Gerwyn Price vs Raymond van Barneveld | 6–3 |
| Dave Chisnall vs Dirk van Duijvenbode | 6–3 |
| Michael van Gerwen vs Kim Huybrechts | 6–5 |
| Luke Littler vs Cam Crabtree | 6–1 |
| Peter Wright vs Mike De Decker | 6–3 |
| Martin Schindler vs Jonny Clayton | 6–1 |
| Ross Smith vs Jermaine Wattimena | 6–4 |
🔮 Coming Up – Monday’s Third Round Fixtures (April 21)
Afternoon Session (13:00 local / 12:00 BST)
- Gerwyn Price vs Josh Rock
- Rob Cross vs Krzysztof Ratajski
- Ryan Joyce vs Niels Zonneveld
- Michael van Gerwen vs Ryan Searle
- Dave Chisnall vs Ross Smith
- Martin Schindler vs Gian van Veen
- Peter Wright vs Madars Razma
- Luke Littler vs Joe Cullen
Evening Session (19:00 local / 18:00 BST)
- Quarter-Finals
- Semi-Finals
- Final
💻 Watch Live:
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland – Live on DAZN & Pluto TV
- Worldwide (excluding DACH) – Live on PDCTV
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