Fallon Sherrock has etched her name into darts history once again, defeating 19-year-old world champion Luke Littler in the one-off Netflix special “Beat Luke Littler.” The event, which offered a £501,000 ($670,000) prize to any amateur who could beat the PDC’s prodigy in a single leg, saw Sherrock emerge as the final victor after Littler had already defeated 14 opponents, including an Australian jockey and a restaurant manager. Sherrock’s victory marks the second-largest prize in the sport’s history, trailing only the £1 million world championship winner’s check.
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The decisive leg was a masterclass in precision, with Sherrock securing the first shot by getting closer to the bullseye than Littler. She immediately seized control with a maximum 180, leaving her on 43 while Littler was stranded on a difficult 142. Despite Littler’s resilience, Sherrock closed out the leg with a double-20 checkout, sealing the massive payout and ending Littler’s quest to eliminate all 20 challengers. The performance underscored her status as a high-pressure performer capable of competing at the highest level against the sport’s current best.
Sherrock, who earned the “Queen of the Palace” moniker in late 2019 when she became the first woman to beat a man at the World Championship at Alexandra Palace, used the victory to highlight the growing prominence of women in darts. “It’s like an opportunity to show off the women’s stars and I feel like I’ve kind of taken the opportunity again,” she said, referencing her historic 2019 exploits. Her win not only secured a life-changing sum but also reinforced her legacy as a trailblazer who continues to challenge gender norms in the sport.
Source: Yahoo Sports
