JUSTIN PIPE 5-1 TERRY JENKINS

JUSTIN PIPE secured his first victory at the William Hill Grand Slam of Darts with a 5-1 victory against an under-par Terry Jenkins in their opening clash.

Pipe lost all three of his group games on his debut appearance last year, but the in-form ace made no mistake against Jenkins and is now in a strong position in Group D.

The man from Taunton, who has won three Pro Tour titles in the last month, began confidently with a 116 checkout to break his opponent's throw.

Pipe then hit double 16 to increase his lead to 2-0 and then won the third with a 117 finish with his opponent waiting on double 12.

Pipe hit double eight to win a fourth straight leg after Jenkins continued to struggle as he missed five darts at doubles.

Jenkins did manage to get on the board by hitting double top at the first attempt in the fifth, but Pipe completed a strong display by hitting double eight to end Jenkins' misery.