Fallon Sherrock aims to overcome Ryan Meikle in the opening round and potentially face Luke Littler in the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship. Sherrock, known as the 'Queen of the Palace', reflects on her past performances and the pressure of being a role model, while acknowledging the challenges of fame for rising star Luke Littler.
Fallon Sherrock , the trailblazing 'Queen of the Palace', is gearing up for a potential second-round clash with darts prodigy Luke Littler at the PDC World Darts Championship but admitted she's recently been battling health issues. Sherrock, who famously became the first woman to beat male competitors at the tournament five years ago, will first have to overcome Ryan Meikle in Tuesday night's opening round. A win would set her up for a prime-time showdown with 'Luke the Nuke' on Saturday night.
Despite the excitement, Sherrock remains focused on her immediate challenge against the world's No. 62, Meikle. She has praised Littler for handling his rise to fame well since his impressive run to last year's final but warns of the double-edged sword that comes with celebrity status. 'It's like a big pressure kind of thing,' Sherrock explains. 'You don't want to put a foot out of line. 'You don't want to do anything wrong.As soon as something happens, it is so blown up - you could literally write one tweet or comment on something – and next thing you know it's in the papers, it's everywhere on social media.' Sherrock admires how Littler is coping with the pressure, though, and maintaining his role model status. 'It's like a fine line with the pressure you are under to be a role model as well, and I think he is doing really well. 'He is playing to his ability, he is not doing anything bad.' Sherrock, now 30, reflected on her experiences in recent World Championship matches and shared: 'It gets to you because I have played well each time, I have got the sets, but I haven't got over that line.' She added: 'I feel like the players that I have played have upped it towards the end of the games as well. I have always been in a fight'
DARTS PDC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FALLON SHERROCK LUKE LITTLER
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Luke Littler could face Fallon Sherrock at PDC World Darts ChampionshipTeenage star Luke Littler will face history-making female player Fallon Sherrock in the World Championship if she beats Ryan Meikle in the first round.
Read more »
Luke Littler gives honest Fallon Sherrock verdict ahead of potential showdown at the PDC World Championship...Darts stars Luke Humphries, Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen deliver verdict on radical World Championship format change!
Read more »
Potential Showdown at Paddy Power World Darts Championship: Littler vs Sherrock, Humphries Defends TitleLuke Littler could face a potential showdown against Fallon Sherrock at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship. Meanwhile, Luke Humphries will defend his title against Thibault Tricole or Joe Comito. The tournament, which takes place at Alexandra Palace from December 15, also features Noa-Lynn van Leuven, the first trans player to appear at the World Championship.
Read more »
PDC World Darts Championship: Littler 2/1 favourite ahead of Humphries and Anderson...CAMBERLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 10: Leighton Bennett of England in action against Nathan Girvan of Scotland during the BDO World Darts Championship Youth Final during Day Six of the BDO World Darts Championship at Lakeside Country Club on January 10, 2019 in Camberley, England.
Read more »
Littler urged to stay grounded as PDC World Championship chances ratedLuke Littler returns to the PDC World Darts Championship looking to go one better than his memorable debut tournament last year and become the event's youngest ever champion.
Read more »
World Darts Championship draw LIVE: Luke Littler could face Fallon Sherrock in huge clashTHE draw for the World Darts Championship has concluded – and there are some mouthwatering ties in store! Luke Littler has been drawn a huge opening clash against Fallon Sherrock, if she defe…
Read more »