Max Hopp speaks of his admiration for "incredible" Van Gerwen.

Nathan Derry hoping for Grand Slam career spring board.

PHIL TAYLOR, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright, James Wade and Benito van de Pas all booked places in the knockout stages of the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts with victories in Sunday's second group games at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

FORMER champions Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld enjoyed victories on the opening day of the 2016 SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts on Saturday, as Scott Mitchell stunned Adrian Lewis in Wolverhampton.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is aiming to create another slice of history at the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts next week, as he prepares to open his title defence on Saturday against Martin Adams in Wolverhampton.

JAMIE HUGHES will make his debut in the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts on Saturday hoping to enjoy a double celebration following the birth of his daughter in the build-up to the Sky Sports-televised event.

INFORMATION, schedule and fixtures for the 2016 SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts.

THE opening day of the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts will include the group matches between reigning champion Michael van Gerwen and Martin Adams, six-time winner Phil Taylor against Darryl Fitton and former champion Scott Waites against Robert Thornton on Saturday November 12.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN and Martin Adams will lock horns in the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts after being drawn in Group A for the 32-player event at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

THE field for the 2016 SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts has been confirmed, following the conclusion of the Ladbrokes World Series of Darts Finals.