Dave Chisnall's Grand Slam of Darts group stage exit

Chisnall had gone into the tournament in Wolverhampton on the back of a fifth ranking title this year but failed to progress into the knockout stages.

His campaign began with a 5-4 defeat against Stephen Bunting, who hit five doubles in seven attempts to thwart Chisnall despite his average of 99.

That was followed by another final-leg defeat as former world champion Peter Wright prevailed, eliminating Chisnall in the process.

Chisnall was able to conclude his campaign on a high with a 5-4 win against American Stowe Buntz, who finished top of Group E.

Bunting and Buntz are due to meet again in Saturday’s quarter-final, when Damon Heta plays Rob Cross.

The first quarter-finals are on Friday as James Wade plays Josh Rock and Luke Humphries encounters Gary Anderson.