Fallon Sherrock was left to rue plenty of missed chances as she misplaced to Ricky Evans in the primary spherical of the PDC World Darts Championship.
Three years after changing into the primary feminine participant to win a match, and subsequently, two consecutive matches in the occasion, Sherrock gained the opening set in opposition to Evans at Alexandra Palace.
The Women’s World Matchplay winner had 4 darts at a double to win the third set earlier than busting on 5, whereas she additionally led 2-0 in the fourth set and missed two darts to win it earlier than Evans took out 107 to seal a 3-1 win.
“I knew it was going to be tough but I didn’t expect it to be that tough,” mentioned Evans. “She is so good. The thing is people are cheering because it’s a lady player, they don’t respect how good she is actually at darts. She was the better player in that game. I got away with that and I’m so happy to win. I’m chuffed to bits.”
Raymond van Barneveld superior after a 3-1 victory over Ryan Meikle in the ultimate match of the night session.
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