Fallon Sherrock, widely recognised by her famous nickname, the “Queen of the Palace,” has secured yet another appearance at the PDC World Darts Championship—her sixth qualification in the past seven years. Now 31, she is once again setting her sights on producing something memorable on the big stage. In a recent conversation with Darts World, Sherrock reflected on the season behind her and what lies ahead, noting that the closing stretch of the year carries a particular weight for her ambitions.
Throughout the 2025 campaign, Sherrock quietly put together another dependable run on the PDC Women’s Series. While much of the spotlight revolved around rising superstar Beau Greaves, who has been attracting enormous attention with her dominance, Sherrock seemed content to work steadily in the background. She never chased the headlines; instead, she allowed her performances to speak on her behalf. That patient, methodical approach paid off once again. Across the season, Sherrock managed to claim two tournament victories and reached an impressive total of six finals, reminding the darts world that she remains one of the toughest and most consistent competitors on the women’s circuit.
Her results ultimately earned her second place on the final Order of Merit standings, a position she secured comfortably. Sherrock finished more than £3,500 ahead of veteran Lisa Ashton, her closest challenger in the rankings. That margin was not merely financial—it symbolised the strength, stability, and resilience Sherrock displayed throughout the year. Thanks to her ranking finish, the Milton Keynes thrower officially locked in her return to the World Championships in December, ensuring she once again has an opportunity to create more iconic moments on the Alexandra Palace stage.
This year’s World Championship will also carry a historic milestone for the women’s game. With Greaves finishing second on the PDC Development Tour and Ashton clinching victory at the Women’s World Matchplay, the 2025 tournament will feature a record number of female competitors. For the first time, five women will step onto the oche at the world’s most prestigious darts tournament. Alongside Sherrock, Greaves, and Ashton, Dutch talent Noa-Lynn van Leuven and rising English player Gemma Hayter complete the unprecedented lineup. Their collective presence marks a significant breakthrough, reflecting the rapid progress of women’s darts and the growing opportunities available within the PDC structure.
For Sherrock, this expanded female representation serves as both motivation and responsibility. Having been the trailblazer who famously made history in 2019 with her landmark victories over Ted Evetts and Mensur Suljović, she knows better than most what it means to carry expectations, public scrutiny, and the hopes of aspiring players. Yet she also understands the impact her presence can have. Each appearance she makes at the World Championship adds another chapter to her legacy and further legitimises the rising wave of women entering the sport’s highest levels.
Despite the added pressure, Sherrock appears to be approaching this year’s event with a balance of calmness and determination. The experience she has accumulated over nearly a decade on the professional stage has given her a clearer sense of how to manage the emotional and competitive demands of the season’s biggest tournament. While she respects the calibre of the field—and the difficulty of performing in front of the always-raucous Alexandra Palace crowd—she remains confident that she can deliver her best darts when it matters most.
As December approaches, Sherrock’s preparation continues, marked by a blend of routine training, quiet focus, and the unmistakable drive of a player determined to make history once again. And with a record-setting group of women joining her on the sport’s brightest stage, the 2025 World Championship promises to be one of the most significant in the ongoing evolution of women’s darts.
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