Beat Luke Littler: Farron Sherrock upsets world champion to claim £501,000 prize
Fallon Sherrock won £501,000 after defeating world champion Luke Littler in a televised 'Beat Luke Littler' darts event. Despite facing social media backlash regarding her amateur status, Sherrock defended her participation and victory.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Fallon Sherrock won £25,000 for reaching the third round of the PDC World Championship in December 2019, but earned £501,000 on Friday
Fallon Sherrock says she was "happy to overcome all the hate" after beating reigning world champion Luke Littler in one leg of darts on Friday to win £501,000.
Broadcast live globally on Netflix, Beat Luke Littler featured a host of players taking on world number one Littler in one-leg face-offs at Manchester Central.
Netflix billed it as an event giving "amateurs a chance at life-changing money".
Players could not be members of the PDC Tour, meaning Sherrock - who became the first female player to beat a male opponent at the PDC World Championship on her way to the last 32 in December 2019 - was allowed to compete.
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