Fallon Sherrock: The Queen of the Palace Returns Stronger After Health Battle

Introduction: A Trailblazer’s Journey Back to the Oche

Fallon Sherrock will step onto the oche at Alexandra Palace on Thursday evening, continuing her remarkable association with the World Darts Championship. The encounter with Dave Chisnall represents her sixth appearance at the prestigious north London venue across the past seven festive seasons. For a player who made history as the first woman to defeat a man at the PDC World Championships, this return holds special significance as she emerges from a challenging period marked by health struggles and personal changes.

Overcoming Health Challenges

The 30-year-old has endured a challenging period away from the spotlight, with health concerns prompting consideration of a competitive hiatus. Sherrock, who became unwell after the birth of her son Rory in 2014, has previously required medication for kidney problems. “All I want to do is practice at home for a couple of hours a day, and I can’t do that at the moment,” Sherrock admitted in a recent interview with Online Darts. “I’ve had to pull out of some exhibitions recently as well, because I haven’t had the stamina.”

Despite these difficulties, “I feel 100 per cent better than what I did,” she said. The single mother added: “My darts are slowly getting back to normal, so I have nothing to be unhappy about.”

Plans for a Break and Return to Form

After winning two titles on the 2025 PDC Women’s Series, Sherrock announced her plans to take a break from darts in 2026 and focus on her health due to kidney problems. However, before stepping away, she remains determined to make her mark. Fallon Sherrock beat Beau Greaves in the final to claim a 19th Women’s Series title of her career as the 2025 event kicked off with a tournament double-header on Saturday in Leicester. Greaves had won the last seven meetings between the two biggest names in women’s darts, but Sherrock held off a mid-game fightback to seal a 5-3 victory in Event Two.

She also broke up with fellow darts player Cameron Menzies this year, who has suffered his own mental health troubles and recently made headlines after his explosive reaction to crashing out of the World Darts Championship.

Conclusion: Significance for Women’s Darts

Fallon Sherrock’s journey represents more than personal triumph—it symbolises resilience in professional sport. Sherrock was appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to darts. Her planned break in 2026 will be temporary, and her determination to compete at the highest level whilst managing chronic health conditions continues to inspire. As she takes to the stage at Alexandra Palace, Sherrock proves that the Queen of the Palace still has chapters left to write in her remarkable story, whilst paving the way for future generations of women in darts.