Fallon Sherrock Beats Luke Littler

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1. 30 Oct

   Players could not be members of the PDC Tour, meaning Sherrock, who became the first female player to beat a male opponent at the PDC World Championship on her way to the last 32 in December 2019, was allowed to compete.

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Coverage 4 articles

• 31 Oct Beat Luke Littler: 'Queen of the Palace' Sherrock defeats darts world champ and wins $670,000Fallon Sherrock defeated darts world champion Luke Littler in a one-off Netflix show called "Beat Luke Littler," winning $670,000—the second-largest prize in professional darts history. The event took place in Manchester late Friday night, with Littler needing to beat 20 amateur contestants; Sherrock qualified as an amateur since she is not a full-time PDC Tour member. Despite facing criticism, Sherrock celebrated…Toronto Star
• 31 Oct Fallon Sherrock pulls off shock defeat of world darts No 1 Luke Littler in live TV battleFallon Sherrock defeated world number one darts player Luke Littler in a live TV event on Netflix called "Beat Luke Littler" at Manchester Central arena. The match took place during a major evening of British television competition and had a prize pool of £501,000 for any amateur who could beat Littler in a single leg of darts. Despite some controversy over Sherrock's status as an amateur due to her previous…The Guardian
• 30 Oct Sherrock upsets Littler to claim £501,000 prizeFallon Sherrock defeated reigning world champion Luke Littler in a one-leg darts match broadcast globally on Netflix, winning £501,000. The event, held at Manchester Central, featured amateur players competing against Littler; Sherrock emerged victorious after hitting double 20 to clinch the prize, marking another milestone for the professional female player.BBC
• 30 Oct World youth champion to bin men: 'Beat Luke Littler' contestants in full for Netflix darts showNetflix is producing a new darts show called "Beat Luke Littler" where contestants including world youth champion Mitchell Lawrie and other talented young players face off against two-time world champion Luke Littler. The show offers a £501,000 prize to anyone who can beat Littler in a single leg match at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Hosted by Gary Lineker with Richard Osman and Lee Mack providing…Evening Standard

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