English · Milton Keynes, England · Born 19 August 1994The Queen of the Palace — the first woman in history to defeat a man at the PDC World Championship, whose victories at Alexandra Palace in December 2019 produced one of the most talked-about performances in the sport's history and changed the conversation about women in darts permanently.
Born in Milton Keynes, England on 19 August 1994, Fallon Sherrock began playing darts at local venues before establishing herself in women's competition. She developed her skills through county-level tournaments and gradually built a reputation as one of England's most promising female players, earning selection for various international competitions representing her country. Sherrock's breakthrough came at the 2020 PDC World Championship, where she received one of two female invitations to compete alongside the sport's elite male professionals. Her first-round victory over Ted Evetts made history as the first woman ever to win a match at the PDC World Championship. She followed this unprecedented achievement by defeating world-ranked 11th seed Mensur Suljovic in the second round, displaying exceptional composure and clinical finishing on darts' biggest stage. Following her World Championship heroics, Sherrock continued competing on the PDC circuit, participating in various tournaments and maintaining her presence in professional darts. She achieved multiple victories on the PDC Women's Series, demonstrating consistent performance against elite female competition. Her calm demeanour under pressure and precision finishing, particularly on doubles, became hallmarks of her playing style. Sherrock's historic achievements transformed her into a global sporting figure virtually overnight, transcending traditional darts audiences and inspiring widespread media coverage. Her performances challenged perceptions about women's participation in professional darts and opened discussions about gender equality in the sport. She became a role model for aspiring female players worldwide, proving that women could compete successfully at the highest levels of professional darts. Her impact extended beyond sport, making her a recognizable figure in popular culture and earning her numerous accolades for breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated arena. Sherrock's legacy lies not only in her record-breaking victories but in fundamentally changing how the sport views female participation at its elite level.
First woman to defeat a man at the PDC World Championship
In the space of a week at Alexandra Palace in December 2019, Sherrock became the most famous darts player in the world outside of the sport's established hierarchy — and changed the profile of women's darts permanently.
Did You Know?How They Played
Aggressive throw with strong finishing ability
Lasting Impact
Broke gender barriers in professional darts and inspired a new generation of female players
Career Honours
- First woman to defeat a man at the PDC World Championship
- PDC Women's Series titles
- MBE nominee for services to darts