World Grand Prix: The game plans and perils of double start darts plus predictions from Paul Nicholson

World Grand Prix takes place in London. Paul Nicholson predicts a double start.

Paul Nicholson is excited about the World Grand Prix. He likes the best-of-three sets format because it makes it more exciting. The format is hard to predict as players have to have a good track record and experience of playing in it. Dirk van Duijvenbode reached the final two years ago.

World Grand Prix starts on Sunday. Paul Nicholson explains the advantages and disadvantages of double start darts. Paul predicts a surprise winner or finalist. He also gives his predictions for the event. The winner will be decided on the basis of quality all-round game. For example, Rob Cross struggled with finishing stats in the Premier League last season.

Some players can't wait for the World Grand Prix because double-start is in their wheelhouse. Gerwyn Price came out and said he didn't like double start darts and then went on to win the tournament back in 2020 and finish second last year.

Paul Nicholson explains the advantages and disadvantages of double start darts and the game plans of debutants. Paul Nicholson predicts that Michael van Gerwen will win the World Grand Prix. He also gives his predictions for the tournament. The event starts on a double top. Mark Webster used to prepare for this event by practising double-top for a month. Mervyn King would go for double 16 and then treble 20. Dirk van Duijvenbode went for regular double 18s or double16s.

Gerwyn Price is the favourite in quarter one. Joe Cullen and Damon Heta are hard to call. Rob Cross and Daryl Gurney are also potential surprises. Madars Razma is a debutant. Ryan Searle hasn't played much recently. Paul Nicholson predicts a surprise package in this section.

Gerwyn Price, Martin Schindler, Joe Cullen, Damon Heta, Rob Cross, Daryl Gurney, Madars Razma and Ryan Searle are playing in the World Grand Prix.

Danny Noppert is Paul Nicholson's pick for quarter two of the World Grand Prix. James Wade takes on Martin Lukeman. Ross Smith takes out Andrew Gilding. Michael Smith will play Nathan Aspinall. Gabriel Clemens takes part in quarter three. Paul is confident about Noppeert's chances. He is in the frame for a Premier League spot next year.

World Grand Prix starts in 4th place.

Peter Wright has a poor record in the World Grand Prix, losing in first round six times. Peter Wright is fresher this year, having missed the long World Series trips in August and September. Kim Huybrechts didn't post great averages in Belgium last weekend. Callan Rydz and Krzystof Ratajski are in good form. Jonny Clayton v Dirk van Duijvenbode is the match of the firstround. Dave Chisnall is in winning form and loves double start.

Peter Wright, Callan Rydz, Krzysztof Ratajski, Jonny Clayton, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Dimitri Van den Bergh and Dave Chisnall are playing in World Grand Prix.

Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson are playing each other in the first round of the World Grand Prix. Luke Humphries is the man to beat. Adrian Lewis is a dangerous player.   Paul Nicholson predicts the quarter-finals. He also predicts that the winner will be a player from the future. The winner of this quarter will go on to the next round.

Michael van Gerwen, Brendan Dolan, Jose de Sousa, Adrian Lewis, Chris Dobey and Luke Humphries are in the World Grand Prix.

Danny Noppert will win the first predicted semi-final against Gerwyn Price. Dave Chisnall will beat Luke Humphries. Paul Nicholson predicts Danny Noppsert to lift the trophy.