PETER WRIGHT and Simon Whitlock both snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in Monday's first round ties.

JOHN HENDERSON has hailed his defeat of Michael van Gerwen as the "best win" of his career.

REFRESHED James Wade is aiming to challenge for a return to the world's top ten during the autumn of 2017.

GARY ANDERSON has withdrawn from the Unibet World Grand Prix and will be replaced in the field by Mark Webster.

THE Unibet World Grand Prix began on Sunday - with Michael van Gerwen knocked out by John Henderson!

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN will begin his bid to claim a fourth title in six years at the Unibet World Grand Prix on Sunday.

GARY ANDERSON is aiming to avoid a giant-killing against Richard North in the Unibet World Grand Prix.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is the odds-on 4/5 pre-tournament favourite to win the Unibet World Grand Prix.

THE schedule of play for the 2017 Unibet World Grand Prix has been confirmed ahead of October's event.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN will open his defence of the Unibet World Grand Prix title against John Henderson.