Michael van Gerwen did not form it through to the Mountainous Slam of Darts ultimate 16 after a 5-4 defeat by Ryan Joyce.

The Dutchman twice battled aid from two legs down in the Community G decider however did not test out at 112 on his throw and Joyce nailed 80 to seal victory.

It is far the first time since 2010 that three-time world champion Van Gerwen has not made it to the knockout stage of the tournament.

Luke Littler narrowly uncared for a 9-trudge carry out as he cruised through as the unbeaten winner of Community F with a 5-3 obtain over Lourence Ilagan.

The Wolverhampton crowd were on their toes when 17-yr-used Littler nailed seven consecutive treble 20s and a treble 19, however he uncared for double 12.

In several locations, Dimitri van den Bergh completed runner-as much as Littler after a 5-1 demolition of Keane Barry while Mike De Decker claimed a 5-0 whitewash over Michael Smith to bring collectively 2d suppose in Community E.

Stephen Bunting booked his site in the final observe 16 with a 5-2 obtain over Josh Rock in Community H.

Gary Anderson defeated Noa-Lynn van Leuven 5-2 to completed with three wins to top Community G.

High half:

James Wade v Cameron Menzies

Danny Noppert v Mickey Mansell

Martin Lukeman v Ross Smith

Ritchie Edhouse v Rob Detrimental

Backside half:

Jermaine Wattimena v Dimitri van den Bergh

Luke Littler v Mike de Decker

Gary Anderson v Stephen Bunting

Gian van Veen v Ryan Joyce