In the opening stages of the World Grand Prix, professional darts player Gary Anderson faced a difficult start to his match. Under the specific rules of this tournament, players are required to begin each leg by hitting a double. Anderson’s opening three darts failed to achieve this requirement; he hit a single one, while his subsequent two darts bounced out of the board entirely.

Despite the technical failure, reports indicate that Anderson maintained a lighthearted attitude toward the incident. The bounce-outs, while rare, are a known risk in professional darts when the board's wire or the angle of the dart prevents it from sticking. The event highlights the high-pressure nature of the World Grand Prix format, where the 'double-in' rule often creates significant challenges for even the most experienced players at the start of a leg.