For Fallon Sherrock, the darts stage has always been both her kingdom and her battlefield. But at the 2025 PDC World Championship, the Queen of the Palace suffered a cruel blow—crashing out in the first round yet again, leaving fans asking the unthinkable: could this be the last time we see her at Ally Pally before her planned 2026 sabbatical?
The match itself was as frustrating as it was heartbreaking. Sherrock, cheered on by her loyal fans in pink, never seemed to find her rhythm. Doubles deserted her, heavy scoring came in flashes, and before the crowd knew it, the dream was over. What was supposed to be her grand build-up to a final farewell year ended in silence, with Sherrock bowing out far earlier than anyone expected.
Social media erupted instantly. Some supporters expressed sympathy, flooding her feed with messages of love and encouragement. “Keep your chin up Fallon, we’ll always back you,” one fan wrote. Others, though, couldn’t hide their disappointment, questioning whether the pressure of the big stage has become her Achilles heel. The loss struck even harder because Sherrock herself had built this tournament up as a key step before her 2026 break.
Her post-match interview was raw and honest. “I’m gutted,” she admitted. “I wanted to go on a run and give the fans something special. But I’ll take a step back, regroup, and come back stronger.” It was the sort of resilience that made her a trailblazer in the first place—but even her strongest supporters know the road ahead won’t be easy.
What makes this exit sting more than most is the timing. With her year-long sabbatical on the horizon, every match carries extra weight. Fans had hoped this World Championship would be a swansong moment, a chance for Sherrock to remind the world of the fire that shocked Ally Pally back in 2020. Instead, they’re left wondering if they’ve just witnessed her final appearance on darts’ most iconic stage—for now, at least.
Of course, Sherrock has been here before. She’s faced doubters, setbacks, and crushing defeats—and every time, she’s found a way to bounce back. Whether 2026 brings rest, recovery, or even reinvention, one thing is certain: Fallon Sherrock has never played by the script.
For now, though, the darts world feels her absence. The Queen has fallen—but fans everywhere are already waiting for her return to the throne.
