Fallon Sherrock announces extended break from darts at the end of 2025 season: “I need to get myself well again”
Fallon Sherrock Announces Year-Long Break from Darts to Focus on Health Recovery
Fallon Sherrock, the pioneering darts star known as the “Queen of the Palace,” has made the emotional announcement that she will take an extended break from professional darts at the end of the 2025 season to prioritize her health. The 30-year-old, who became the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship in 2019, revealed her struggles with ongoing health issues that have impacted her stamina and ability to compete at her best. Speaking at the Armageddon exhibition in Leicester on May 27, 2025, Sherrock told Online Darts, “I just need to get myself well again, and then once I’m well, I feel the sky is the limit because I know I can do it.” Her decision, reported by *The Irish Sun* and *The Express*, has sparked widespread support from fans and players alike, underscoring her profound impact on the sport.[](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/darts/fallon-sherrock-health-update-break-35303428)[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport/2061452/fallon-sherrock-darts-health-break)[](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/15305584/fallon-sherrock-darts-break/)
Sherrock’s 2025 season has been a testament to her resilience despite physical challenges. She secured three PDC Women’s Series titles (Events 1, 4, and 23), earning her fifth World Championship appearance at Alexandra Palace. However, a 3-2 first-round loss to Ryan Meikle on December 17, 2024, denied her a high-profile clash with Luke Littler. “It was a struggle, but I gave it absolutely everything,” Sherrock said, reflecting on the match. “I’m happy to win two sets but gutted to lose.” Her health struggles were evident earlier, as she admitted to *The Express* before the tournament, “I have been poorly. Only a few people close to me know about it, but I am on the mend now.” Despite her efforts, Sherrock has been unable to practice consistently, stating, “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.”[
The Milton Keynes native’s career is defined by groundbreaking achievements. Her 2019 World Championship wins over Ted Evetts and Mensur Suljovic earned her the “Queen of the Palace” moniker, while her 2022 Women’s World Matchplay title and 2023 televised nine-darter on the Modus Super Series cemented her legacy. Sherrock’s 19 Women’s Series titles and 2021 Nordic Darts Masters runner-up finish highlight her talent, but health setbacks, including a kidney condition treated in 2017, have persisted. “I’ve had to pull out of some exhibitions recently because I haven’t had the stamina,” she admitted, emphasizing her need for recovery.[]
Sherrock remains determined to end 2025 on a high note, targeting the Grand Slam of Darts and another World Championship run. “If I’m going to have a year out next year, I want to make a bang this year,” she told Online Darts, showcasing her ambition despite a 4-1 loss to Neuza Araujo in Women’s Series Event 24, which cost her a Grand Slam spot. Supported by her partner, darts player Cameron Menzies, Sherrock is optimistic about her future, saying, “I know how many hours I need to put in. I can do it again, I just need the energy first.” Fans on X rallied behind her, with @DartsPlanetTV praising her “resilience and heart,” reflecting the sentiment of a darts community eager for her return.
As Sherrock steps away in 2026 to focus on her health, her legacy as a trailblazer remains secure. From her MBE in 2023 to her role in elevating women’s darts, her impact transcends the oche. With plans to return stronger, Sherrock’s break is a poignant reminder of the physical and mental toll of professional sport, and her resolve to reclaim her place at the top promises an inspiring comeback.
