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The Grand Slam of Darts is being held in Wolverhampton with 48 participants this year, rather than the previous 32. Seven Dutch players are taking part, meaning the winner could come from the Netherlands.
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The European Championship in Dortmund began with eight Dutch players. Dirk van Duijvenbode lost 6-3 to Luke Woodhouse, who threw a nine-darter, while Niels Zonneveld and Danny Noppert also went out in the first round. Defending champion Gian van Veen beat Andrew Gilding 6-4, but lost 10-6 to Woodhouse in the second round. Kevin Doets eliminated Michael van Gerwen 6-3, and Wessel Nijman also lost his opening match; Jermaine Wattimena advanced from the first round. Doets and Wattimena were eliminated on Saturday, leaving no Dutch players in the tournament. In the quarter-finals, Krzysztof Ratajski beat world champion Luke Littler 10-6.