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Fallon Sherrock to take a break from darts in 2026
Fallon Sherrock plans to take "a year out" in 2026 as she tries to rediscover her best form. The 30-year-old is the leading woman in the game, having made history in 2019 by winning two matches at the World Championship. She has suffered from health problems for many years and has admitted her game is currently being affected. Sherrock, who does not have Tour card and competes in the Women's Series, believes the "sky is the limit" after a rest. "I feel like it will be my B-game [at the moment] and I don't know if I am able to get my A-game out," Sherrock told YouTube channel Online Darts. "If I'm going to have a year out next year I want to make a bang this year. I want to try to get to everything even if I'm not playing 100%. "I need to sort myself out, get myself well and then the sky is the limit. "All I want to do is practise at home for a couple of hours a day and I can't do that at the moment, so it is difficult. "I've had to pull out of some exhibitions recently because I haven't had the stamina. "I have had to narrow down what I am playing in at the moment, and that hurts because I love darts. "Fingers crossed that in a couple of years' time I'll be alright and back to winning well." Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland team of William O'Connor and Keane Barry have been drawn alongside Gibraltar and China in next week's World Cup of Darts. Reigning champions England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have all beed seeded through to the second round at the 40-nation tournament in Frankfurt.
Wales Online
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Darts star Fallon Sherrock walks away from sport in shock health announcement
Darts star Fallon Sherrock walks away from sport in shock health announcement The 'Queen of Ally Pally' is set to take some time out from the sport (Image: Getty Images ) Fallon Sherrock has revealed she won't be competing in any major tournaments in 2026 as part of her decision to take a step back from darts due to health issues. Sherrock has been something of a trailblazer in what continues to be a male-dominated sport, becoming the first woman to win a PDC World Championship match back in 2021, before then reaching the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts that year. Her success has amid struggles with kidney disease, which she was diagnosed with back in 2014, with the 30-year-old previously admitting that the multiple medications needed to combat the disease had given her a 'moon face'. Now, her condition has caused her to take a step back from the sport. "All I want is to practice at home for a couple of hours a day - but I can't do that at the moment," Sherrock told Online Darts. "So it is difficult. I've had to pull out of a few exhibition events recently because I haven't had the stamina. Article continues below "I really wanted to play in the Women's week at Modus and I wasn't able to do a whole week. "So I've had to narrow down what I'm playing in now, and that hurts a little bit because I love darts. "But fingers crossed, in a couple of years time I'll be alright and I'll be back to winning really well. "I like I'm a strong individual and whatever gets thrown at me, I will overcome it. We'll see what happens in the next few months, but I'm more determined now to keep fighting and I genuinely just want to play darts, enjoy my life and not worry about anything at the moment." Sherrock failed to progress past the first round at this year's World Championship, losing to Ryan Meikle, and that competition remains the ultimate ambition. Quizzed on where her ambitions now stand for the rest of the year, she added: "Just to qualify for what I can. Just keep going. Article continues below "My main objective is, of course, the World Championship," she said. "But I also definitely want to be part of the Grand Slam - because I think if I really am going to take a year off next year, I want to make a statement beforehand. "I want to try and get to everything this year. Even if I'm not playing at 100 per cent, I can at least say I made it."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I need to get myself well again' – Fallon Sherrock announces YEAR-long break from darts after battling health issues
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DARTS star Fallon Sherrock has revealed that she will take a break from the sport next year. The 30-year-old made history at the World Darts Championship in 2019 by becoming the first woman to beat a man in the competition. 2 Fallon Sherrock has announced her intention to take a break from darts next year Credit: Getty 2 The 30-year-old hopes to qualify for the World Championship this winter before focusing on her health in 2026 Credit: Reuters After defeating Ted Evetts 3-2 in the opening round, she went on to earn a 3-1 win against Mensur Suljovic in the second before eventually losing to Chris Dobey. Her incredible run saw her earn the nickname 'Queen of the Palace'. However, the Coronavirus pandemic stunted her momentum and Sherrock has since struggled to match the form she found over five years ago. In recent months, health issues have also hampered her progress. READ MORE ON DARTS ALL GONE WRONG Darts host apologises as Aspinall covers face in horror during interview The darts star now plans to take an extended break from the sport next year. But she still hopes to qualify for the Grand Slam of Darts and the World Championship this winter. Sherrock told Online Darts: "All I want to do is practice at home for a couple of hours a day, and I can't do that at the moment. "I've had to pull out of some exhibitions recently as well, because I haven't had the stamina. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "I really wanted to play in the Women's Week at Modus, but I wasn't able to do the whole week of that. "So I've had to narrow down what I'm playing in now, and that hurts because I love darts. Darts star Fallon Sherrock's boyfriend fumes and leaves stage covering his face after 'hugely frustrating' defeat "Fingers crossed though, that in a couple of years time I'll be alright and I'll be back to winning really well. "My main objective this year is obviously the Worlds. But I want to try and get to the Grand Slam this year, because I feel like if I am going to have a year out next year, I want to make a bang. "I'm going to try and get to everything, then even if I'm not playing to my 100%, at least I can say that I made it." She continued: "I just need to sort myself out. I need to get myself well again and then once I do, the sky is the limit because I know I can do it and I know how many hours I've got to put in, what standard I've got to play. So I can do it, I just need the energy for it first." Sherrock opened up about her health struggles prior to her World Championship first-round defeat to Ryan Meikle in December. She said: "This year I feel like there is hardly any pressure on me at all. There are other players in the field who have got the media attention and stuff, so I can go under the radar. I have been poorly. "I haven't publicised it as such. Only a few people close to me actually know about it, but I am on the mend now and hopefully getting my confidence back." Sherrock is currently dating fellow darts star Cameron Menzies, who is ranked No36 in the world.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Fallon Sherrock speaks out about health battles as she hints at break from darts
Fallon Sherrock has endured a difficult period at the oche due to her health, and has now admitted she may need to take a break from darts to ensure she gets better and back to playing at her best in the grand scheme of things Fallon Sherrock's hinted that she may take a break from professional darts in 2026, citing health issues that have impacted her ability to practice and compete. The 30-year-old, known as the Queen of the Palace, has enjoyed a successful career, winning several major titles including the 2015 Finders Masters, the 2018 World Trophy and the 2022 Women's World Matchplay. However, she has been forced to reassess her approach to the sport due to her health struggles. Speaking with Online Darts at the Armageddon exhibition in Leicester, Sherrock said: "I'm playing alright, I'm not playing the best but I'm getting there. "I'm just focusing on each day now rather than thinking too much ahead." She then added: "All I want to do is practice at home and stuff for a couple of hours a day and I can't do that at the moment. So it is difficult. "I've had to pull out of some exhibitions recently as well because I haven't had the stamina. I really wanted to play in the Women's Week at Modus, and I weren't able to do the whole week of that. "So I've had to kind of narrow down what I'm playing in at the moment, and that hurts a little bit because I love darts – so I love to play. But fingers crossed by a couple of years' time, that I'll be alright and I'll be back to winning really well." Meanwhile, Sherrock hinted that she may take a break from the oche next year, but she's eager to end this season on a high note with ambitions for the Grand Slam and World Championship, reports the Express. When asked about her end-of-year plans, Sherrock said: "Just qualify for what I can, just keep going. "My main objective this year is obviously the Worlds – I want to try for the Grand Slam this year, cause I feel like if I'm going to have a year out next year, I want to and make a bang this year. "I want to try and get to everything, and even if I'm not playing to my 100 per cent, at least say that I made it." Remaining optimistic when asked about her ability to bounce back and take make waves once more at full health, she replied: "Yes, 100 per cent. I can, I just need to sort myself out first. "I just need to get myself well again, and then once I'm well, I feel the sky is the limit because I know I can do that and I know what I need to do. "I know how many hours I need to put in, I know what standards I need to play against. So I can do it again, I just need the energy for it first." Sherrock previously opened up about health struggles during last December's World Championship at Alexandra Palace, where she exited in the first round after a defeat by Ryan Meikle. She said ahead of her exit: "This year I feel like there is hardly any pressure on me at all. "There are other players in the field who have got the media attention and stuff, so I can go under the radar. I have been poorly. "I haven't publicised it as such. Only a few people close to me actually know about it, but I am on the mend now and hopefully getting my confidence back."
Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fallon Sherrock shows true colours as she makes feelings known on Beau Greaves
Fallon Sherrock and Beau Greaves are two of the top female darts players in the world, but they evidently don't let their rivalry get in the way of mutual respect for one another In the electrifying world of darts, few rivalries capture the imagination quite like that of Fallon Sherrock and Beau Greaves. Sherrock, the trailblazing Queen of the Palace, made history as the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship back in 2019. Greaves, the reigning women's world No. 1, has dominated the Women's Series with an unmatched consistency that has cemented her status as a darts prodigy. Together, their rivalry pushes the boundaries of the sport, showcasing the growing prominence of women in a traditionally male-dominated arena. Speaking to Online Darts on Tuesday, Sherrock opened up about the dynamic of their rivalry. "Yeah, it's a fierce rivalry," she said. "But it's because when we play, we bring out the best in each other. "There's never one of us really folding, it's always nip and tuck – and I think that's what makes it such a good watch because we both refuse to give up." Unlike past rivalries where opponents might have given her the cold shoulder, Sherrock showed her true colours as she actually appreciates the camaraderie she shares with Greaves. "I actually enjoy the friendly rivalry. We're sat upstairs, we're talking and stuff like that. In the past, if I've had a rivalry with someone, they would just ignore me. So it's kind of nice." Sherrock, 30, also voiced her support for Greaves, 21, potentially competing in the PDC World Darts Championship instead of focusing solely on the Women's World Championship – as she's done in the past two years. "I hope [she does] because of her run at the UK Open – how she's playing at the Challenge Tour and the Development Tour and stuff like that, her game is in a really good place," Sherrock said. "Why would you not just challenge it and compete at the Worlds? Because if you go on a run at the Worlds, or win the Worlds, your life changes completely." Reflecting on Greaves' talent back in October, Sherrock was full of praise. When asked by Wayne Mardle on Club 501 if she'd ever seen a female player as talented as Beau 'n' Arrow, she replied: "Not as consistent, no. "There are youth players and stuff that you see coming through the system who had talent. But they never had the consistency and never stuck to it. Whereas Beau's always been that good, and then now she's had the consistency doing it on a regular basis, you can see why she's number one." The Buckinghamshire-born star also noted the ripple effect Greaves has on the Women's Series, where opponents raise their game to challenge the top-ranked player, often hitting impressive 90-plus averages. Sherrock's rise to fame began in 2019 with her ground-breaking performances at Alexandra Palace and captured global attention. Greaves, meanwhile, has carved her own path with a relentless work ethic and a game that blends precision with power. At just 21, she has already secured multiple Women's World Matchplay titles and consistently delivers high averages that rival the best in the sport. She recently pushed former world champion Luke Humphries to the limit at the UK Open in February, narrowly losing 10-7 to the world No. 1. "We all know Beau's potential, we all just want her to go and succeed," Sherrock told ITV earlier in the day. "It's so good for the women's game, and I'm like, 'Come on Beau, keep going.'" Greaves has been equally positive about Sherrock in the past. Back in 2022, the Doncaster-born star hailed Sherrock's 2019 run in the World Darts Championship, suggesting it had inspired her own ascent in the sport. "What Fallon did was brilliant, you can't take it away from her," Greaves said. "She did brilliant darts and obviously the opportunities anyone would take... I don't want to be compared to Fallon in stuff like that, what she did was amazing, but I want to do my own thing and just sort of keep to myself and keep enjoying it."
