A assured efficiency from Rob Cross gave him an emphatic 5-1 victory over Peter Wright and sealed his place within the Grand Slam of Darts final 16.
Wright has appeared out of kinds through the match in Wolverhampton and after the opening two legs had been shared, Cross then made gentle work of his opponent.
Cross’ victory noticed him end runner-up in Group C behind Martin Lukeman, who chalked up a 5-3 win over Leonard Gates.
“I don’t like seeing individuals struggling. I felt for him [Wright]. It’s nice, I’m by way of, however he’s a terrific man and deserves much more,” Cross advised Sky Sports activities.
“I anticipated somewhat bit extra [from him] tonight and by no means obtained it, he would in all probability admit that. I hope he does come again and rebuild.”
Elsewhere, James Wade produced a classy 121 checkout to wrap up a 5-1 win over Rowby-John Rodriguez to high Group A.
Wade qualifies for the knockout part together with Mickey Mansell, who misplaced 5-1 to the already eradicated Luke Humphries.
Danny Noppert progressed to the following spherical with a 100% file in Group B after a 5-2 win over Martin Schindler, who missed 4 darts to safe a 3rd leg which might have seen him advance as runner-up. As a substitute Cameron Menzies superior on legs distinction regardless of dropping his last match 5-1 to Beau Greaves.
In Group D, an 11-dart last leg gave Ross Smith a 5-0 whitewash over Connor Scutt to qualify in second behind European Champion Ritchie Edhouse, who claimed a 5-2 win over Dave Chisnall.
The remaining eight locations within the final 16 might be determined on the conclusion of the group stage on Tuesday.
