By hitting what is known as a double 18, Fallon Sherrock became the first woman to win a match at the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) championship in London — a leading darts organization.
Sherrock is only the fifth woman to ever play in a PDC event, which have traditionally been dominated by male players. Last year it ruled that at least two women had qualify to compete among the 96 players in the annual event.Taking turns, players throw three darts from the oche , a mark nearly 9 feet away from the circular board, which is made up of segments, randomly numbered from one to 20 and delineated by wire.
Dressed in pink, Sherrock initially fell behind to Evetts, who is ranked at 77 in the world. But she would eventually overturn his early dominance, hitting six 180s — the highest score available — on her way to winning. Her victory was praised by Evetts who said it was"more than deserved," before congratulating her"on making history".
His fellow darts professionals, sports broadcasters and those from the entertainment, including prominent British actor Stephen Fry, also congratulated her.
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