The Story Of 2018

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WE take a look back at an incredible 2018 campaign in PDC darts which saw 21 different event winners.

Statement: bwin Grand Slam of Darts Final

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THE PDC can confirm that it has referred Sunday's bwin Grand Slam of Darts Final to the Darts Regulation Authority for investigation.

Price's Pride With Trophy Honour

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GERWYN PRICE has spoken of his pride in being the first player to claim The Eric Bristow Trophy at the bwin Grand Slam of Darts.

Grand Slam Frustration For Van Gerwen

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MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has revealed his frustration after his bwin Grand Slam of Darts defeat to Gary Anderson.

Gutsy Gerwyn's bwin Grand Slam Glory

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GERWYN PRICE claimed his maiden televised title with a remarkable bwin Grand Slam of Darts success as he overcame Gary Anderson 16-13.

2018 bwin Grand Slam of Darts Day Eight

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MICHAEL VAN GERWEN and Gary Anderson will clash in a mouth-watering bwin Grand Slam of Darts semi-final on Sunday.

Van Gerwen Out To Avenge Clayton Defeat

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MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is seeking to avenge his defeat to Jonny Clayton in their bwin Grand Slam of Darts quarter-final.

2018 bwin Grand Slam of Darts Day Seven

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GERWYN PRICE and Mensur Suljovic claimed quarter-final victories on a dramatic Friday night in Wolverhampton.

2018 bwin Grand Slam of Darts Day Six

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MICHAEL VAN GERWEN defeated Michael Smith in one of the best matches ever seen at the bwin Grand Slam of Darts.

2018 bwin Grand Slam of Darts Day Five

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DIMITRI VAN DEN BERGH hit a stunning nine-dart finish as he progressed to the quarter-finals of the bwin Grand Slam of Darts.

Former finalist Robert Thornton secured a return to the Grand Slam of Darts as one of the eight players to come through Monday's Tour Card Holder's Qualifier in Wigan.

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Thornton was the 2013 runner-up to Phil Taylor in Wolverhampton, and will make his first appearance in the cross-code tournament since 2016 after a superb showing to qualify.

The Scot averaged 106 to defeat Max Hopp in his opening game, before then defeating Spain's Cristo Reyes and Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena to secure his place in next week's event.

Stoke star Lewis, a big-stage winner in the UK Open, European Championship and World Cup alongside his double Alexandra Palace triumph, will make his first Grand Slam appearance for three years after winning through the qualifier.

After picking up wins over Madars Razma and Terry Temple, Lewis averaged 100 as he overcame Steve West 5-3 in their decider.

Brendan Dolan will also play in his first Grand Slam of Darts since 2016 as he continued his return to form by following up two Players Championship wins this year by qualifying.

The Northern Irish ace saw off Dirk van Duijvenbode, Devon Petersen and Joe Cullen before averaging a huge 112 in a 5-1 win over Arron Monk in their decider.

Ross Smith - who recently defeated Michael van Gerwen in the European Championship - averaged over 100 in wins over Stephen Bunting and Niels Zonneveld as he secured a first Grand Slam appearance since 2013.

German Darts Masters finalist Gabriel Clemens will make his Wolverhampton debut after also averaging over 100 on two occasions, against Harry Ward and Jonny Clayton, before seeing off Ricky Evans 5-3 in their decider.

Darren Webster overcame Justin Pipe and Matt Clark in deciding legs as he qualified for the first time in two years in an encouraging return to form after dropping out of the world's top 16 during an injury-hit year.

Ryan Harrington will make his Grand Slam of Darts debut after a 12-darter in the deciding leg of his tie with James Wilson earned him a spot in Wolverhampton.

The son of former World Matchplay champion Rod, the 29-year-old is a four-time UK Open qualifier who made two European Tour appearances during 2019.

2019 Grand Slam of Darts
PDC Tour Card Holder's Qualifier
Final Matches

Gabriel Clemens 5-3 Ricky Evans
Ryan Harrington 5-4 James Wilson
Robert Thornton 5-3 Jermaine Wattimena
Brendan Dolan 5-1 Arron Monk
Jamie Hughes 5-3 Darius Labanauskas
Darren Webster 5-4 Matt Clark
Ross Smith 5-0 Niels Zonneveld
Adrian Lewis 5-3 Steve West

The 2019 Grand Slam of Darts will be held from November 9-17 at the Aldersley Leisure Village in Wolverhampton.

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