Long Leads MSS

Jim Long took the early lead on Monday, in ending Day One of Group A, top, after winning four of his five matches, with Week 10 of Series Five commencing at the Modus Super Series.

Canadian, Long, who last appeared at the Super Series back in June, made his return by taking the early lead in Group A, as he recorded victories against Viktor Tingstrom, Rene Eidams, Connor Hopkins and Dmitrijis Zukovs, with his only defeat coming against Oskar Lukasiak.

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Elsewhere, three players in Dmitrijis Zukovs, Viktor Tingstrom and Oskar Lukasiak ended the day 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively overall on 6 points each.

Lukasiak caught some observers eyes with all three of his wins coming in deciding legs and including his victory over the otherwise dominant Long.

Rene Eidams and Connor Hopkins sit 5th and 6th respectively on 2 points each.

The Modus Super Series continues on Tuesday with the six players returning, hoping to boost their chances of securing a place in Saturday’s Finale, with Long leading the way thus far.

Play will begin at 9:30am BST and will be streamed live on the Modus YouTube channel, Sporty Stuff TV or via various bookmaker’ websites worldwide.

Modus Super Series Week 10

Group A Day One – Monday 9th October

Jim Long 4-0 Viktor Tingstrom
Dmitrijis Zukovs 4-2 Rene Eidams
Connor Hopkins 4-1 Oskar Lukasiak
Jim Long 4-0 Rene Eidams
Viktor Tingstrom 4-0 Connor Hopkins
Dmitrijis Zukovs 4-0 Oskar Lukasiak
Jim Long 4-1 Connor Hopkins
Oskar Lukasiak 4-3 Rene Eidams
Viktor Tingstrom 4-2 Dmitrijis Zukovs
Rene Eidams 4-1 Connor Hopkins
Jim Long 4-3 Dmitrijis Zukovs
Oskar Lukasiak 4-3 Viktor Tingstrom
Dmitrijis Zukovs 4-1 Connor Hopkins
Viktor Tingstrom 4-1 Rene Eidams
Oskar Lukasiak 4-3 Jim Long

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Images: PDC/Ed Mullholland

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