At just 30 years old, Fallon Sherrock has already etched her name in darts history. She stunned the sports world in 2019, becoming the first woman ever to beat a man at the PDC World Darts Championship. Ever since that unexpected breakthrough, everyone has watched: some with awe, others with judgment. And now, in what feels like one of the most dramatic chapters of her career, she has made a heart-rending announcement: at the end of the 2025 season, she will be stepping away from competition—temporarily.
Why? Simply, because she needs to heal. Fallon revealed that ongoing health struggles have been taking their toll. Fatigue, stamina issues, and physical strain mean she can’t train or compete the way she used to. She’s pulled out of exhibitions, limited her schedule, even passed over tournaments she would once have chased fiercely. It’s been painful, not just for her body, but for her spirit.
What makes this punch so much harder is that Fallon isn’t done yet. Despite the announcement, she made it clear: this isn’t a full stop—only a comma. Before she steps back, she still plans to make 2025 count. Fallon aims to qualify for both the Grand Slam of Darts and the PDC World Darts Championship this year. She wants to go out on her own terms, on her best possible footing, making a final statement in front of the crowds who cheered when she made history.
Her fans know what that glory run feels like—the electric charge of the arena, the pressure, the possibility. And they’ll remember the moments when she shined brightest: when she defeated Ted Evetts; when she turned up the heat at Alexandra Palace. Now she’s promised one more run—one more fight—for her health, for her legacy, for every little girl who dreams of hitting that perfect dart.
Still, there’s a weight to saying goodbye to normalcy. Fallon admitted the hardest part isn’t the wins or losses—it’s watching the body refuse to do what the mind demands. It’s delaying plans, shrinking ambitions, scaling back what used to give her joy. She’s expressed both sadness and resolve. This break, she says, is necessary for her to recover—not just physically, but mentally. She wants to come back “really well,” to have energy and to be sharp again. And maybe when she does, she’ll be stronger, hungrier than ever.
Some believe this could be the turning point—a moment of quiet before a storm. Others wonder if this is the beginning of a new phase in her life, one that’s gentler but no less brave. Whatever happens, one thing is clear: Fallon Sherrock has already redefined what it means to compete, to persist, and to inspire. And even in rest, her impact will echo.
