Van Veen Leads the Charge at German Darts Grand Prix Following Littler Dispute

The German Darts Grand Prix has seen the early exit of former world champions Raymond van Barneveld and Peter Wright, both of whom were defeated in the first round. Van Barneveld suffered a 6-4 loss at the hands of Marcel Hausotter, while Wright was beaten 6-3 by Kim Huybrechts in Munich. Top seeds Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen, along with Premier League stars Jonny Clayton and Josh Rock, are set to compete in round two on Sunday. The event boasts a 48-player field and a top prize of £35,000, concluding on Easter Monday. Key matches in the afternoon session included victories for William O'Connor, Ryan Joyce, and Krzysztof Ratajski. The evening session will feature high-profile matchups such as Luke Woodhouse vs Kim Huybrechts, Jonny Clayton vs Marcel Hausotter, and Michael van Gerwen vs the winner of Springer/Schmidt. Fans can stream darts and other sports with no contract, and catch the latest darts highlights and video on demand.