English Fallon Sherrock is the first woman who has won a match at the PDC World Darts Championship.

In the Alexandra Palace in London she beat on Tuesday, compatriot Ted Evetts 3-2 in the set and wrote darthistorie.

As the Sherrocks last arrow landed in the double 18, brought the biggest roar from the audience.

"I have shown that we can play against men and beat them," said the 25-year-old englishman after the match.

In the course of the fight was Sherrock behind. But six 180's, which is the highest possible score with three darts, and a pointsnit on 91,12 was ultimately enough to secure her victory.

Sherrock was one of two women who qualified for the tournament, where a total of 96 dartspillere participant.

The other woman in the tournament, japanese Mikuru Suzuki, lost after a decisive set of 2-3 to James Richardson on Sunday.

In the next round of meetings Sherrock austrian Mensur Suljovic.

" I'm really glad that I have done something for kvindedart," said Sherrock:

"I can't believe it. To do this on the biggest stage of them all, wow. I am so glad that I can continue (in the tournament, red.)."

the WORLD cup-the tournament will be determined only at the beginning of 2020.

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