Martin Lukeman Defeats Rob Cross in Darts

Martin Lukeman achieved a remarkable comeback at the Grand Slam of Darts, defeating former world champion Rob Cross 16-11 to reach his first major semi-final. After falling behind 5-1, Lukeman rallied to take control of the match, winning eight out of nine legs and hitting impressive finishes, including a 144 checkout. Cross, who was the runner-up in the previous year's tournament, managed to level the score at 10-10, but Lukeman closed out the match decisively. He will face Mickey Mansell in the semi-finals, following Mansell's own dramatic victory over Cameron Menzies. Lukeman believes this success marks the beginning of his legend in darts, expressing confidence in his performance and determination to win. His journey through the tournament has been notable, as he qualified through the preliminary stages and has consistently outperformed expectations.