the Crowd was ecstatic, after Sherrocks victory was a reality. The men are not invincible, she thinks.
English Fallon Sherrock is the first woman who has won a match at the PDC World Darts Championship.
In the Alexandra Palace in London she beat on Tuesday, compatriot Ted Evetts 3-2 in the set and wrote darthistorie.
As the Sherrocks last arrow landed in the double 18, brought the biggest roar from the audience.
– I have shown that we can play against men and beat them, said the 25-year-old englishman after the match.
In the course of the fight was Sherrock behind. But six 180’s, which is the highest possible score with three darts, and a pointsnit on 91,12 was ultimately enough to secure her victory.
Sherrock was one of two women who qualified for the tournament, where a total of 96 dartspillere participant.
The other woman in the tournament, japanese Mikuru Suzuki, lost after a decisive set of 2-3 to James Richardson on Sunday.
In the next round of meetings Sherrock austrian Mensur Suljovic.
– I’m really glad that I have done something for kvindedart, said Sherrock.
– I can’t believe it. To do this on the biggest stage of them all, wow. I am so glad that I can continue (in the tournament, red.).
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