Fallon Sherrock has won the second-biggest prize in darts history, beating Luke Littler to claim a £501,000 prize. She says she has overcome the hate after her victory in the one-off leg of 501 on Netflix’s ‘Beat Luke Littler’.
Sherrock, 32, was crowned champion on Friday night, overcoming the double world champion to take the prize. Only Littler himself has taken more from a single prize pot, the £1million he collected for his second World Championship in January.
Sherrock’s Career
Sherrock’s victory was not her first notable achievement, as she created history by becoming the first woman to win at the World Championship seven years ago. She went on to break several other barriers in the game.
Her inclusion in the line-up for the TV show attracted criticism given her stature in the game, even though she met the criteria for applicants because she does not hold a PDC Tour Card.
Reaction to Sherrock’s Win
Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor expressed his admiration for Sherrock’s landmark win. Taylor said, “I’m over the moon for her. It’s life-changing. She can buy herself a nice little house now and have no mortgage for the rest of her life – life begins when you’ve got no mortgage, trust me!
PDC chief Barry Hearn defended the line-up, saying Sherrock’s inclusion was not unfair.
Sherrock was joined in the line-up by WDF number one Mitchell Lawrie, Mark Pooke, and prodigious teenager Jayden Walker, as well as everyday players such as a bin man, an Australian jockey, and a Nando’s manager. Sherrock’s win is a significant milestone in her career, and it will be interesting to see how she builds on this success in the future, potentially inspiring other women to compete at the highest level.
The prize money will likely have a significant impact on Sherrock’s life, allowing her to secure her financial future and focus on her darts career. Taylor noted that the win is life-changing and will provide Sherrock with opportunities she may not have had otherwise. They will likely have a profound effect on her career and personal life.
