England’s darts queen Fallon Sherrock can once again dream of a World Cup coup in the legendary Ally Pally.
The 29-year-old, who was the first and so far only woman to beat a man at the World Championships four years ago, qualified for the tournament in London for the fourth time on Saturday via the PDC Women’s Series (December 15, 2023 to March 3). January 2024).
Sherrock caused a sensation in 2020 when she defeated her compatriot Ted Evetts in the first round. The trained hairdresser from Milton Keynes also won the next game against the Austrian Mensur Suljovic.
It wasn’t until lap three that Sherrock had to admit defeat to the Englishman Chris Dobey. She was reported on all over the world.
Since then, the PDC has been feverishly trying to establish Sherrock on the tour. Sherrock has been invited to show tournaments, but has so far been unable to secure a tour card, which entitles her to take part in most events. In her two other World Cup appearances, Sherrock was eliminated in the first round.
In addition to Sherrock, the Japanese Mikuru Suzuki, a 2020 World Cup participant, will also be competing at London’s Alexandra Palace. Shooting star Beau Greaves, who made her debut at the World Cup last year, will not be there. Despite successfully qualifying, the 19-year-old is foregoing the highlight of the year.