Taylor eases to win in Grand Slam opener

Phil Taylor has recorded a 5-0 win over Martin Phillips in his opening match of the 2015 Grand Slam of Darts.

The 55-year-old averaged 102.95 and missed just two darts at a double as he eased to victory against the BDO representative.

PDC world champion Gary Anderson made light work of veteran Larry Butler, whitewashing the American by a 5-0 scoreline.

Raymond van Barneveld followed suit in thrashing Andy Boulton by the same score as he looks to win the title in Wolverhampton for a second time.

James Wade is the early leader in Group E after he eased to a 5-2 win against Michel van der Horst, with Mark Webster joining him on two points after a 5-3 triumph over Keegan Brown.

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