Joyce turns to ChatGPT for help ahead of big darts matches

RYAN JOYCE has revealed he turned to ChatGPT for advice ahead of his big darts matches.

The world No25 booked his place in the World Grand Prix quarter-finals with a 3-0 whitewash of Danny Noppert in Leicester.

Joyce, 41, has enjoyed a strong Euro Tour campaign, reaching the final of the Baltic Sea Open as well as three further quarter-finals on the circuit.

Relentless was asked what he has done to improve the mental side of his game and admitted his biggest change has simply been talking to AI.

He said: “Not a lot other than talking to an AI robot.

“I was just bored one night and I thought I’d put that Chat GPT thing on and I’ll say, ‘I’ve got a big game coming up have you got any tips?’

“The AI program actually gave us a list of lots of different things to do and I thought to myself, ‘well actually I already do most of that.’

“And I’ve already done that from my own experience of being a pro for so many years.

“That gave us a little boost to continue what I’m doing.”

Joyce was then asked about Stephen Bunting revealing that getting help from a hypnotherapist with his mentality had saved his career.

He added: “You never know (if other people will be doing it).

“You just need some positive reinforcement. I’m not educated enough to talk about it. But sometimes it helps to put things into perspective and have an outside view.

“Having the experience of being a professional myself was more than enough and I didn’t need any help.”

Joyce has also noticed a wider improvement in his mindset, which has helped him overcome his fear of flying and perform better abroad this year.

He added: “I did work on it. I still don’t like it. Being stuck in the air on an aeroplane isn’t my first choice of thing to do, but at the same time, it doesn’t bother me like it used to.

“It’s much easier. I’ve enjoyed playing in the European Tours over the last couple of years. I’ve found a way to enjoy it a lot more, and it really helps when you’re in a better place mentally.”