Ashton looks ahead to Grand Slam of Darts: "I'm not here to make the numbers up"

Lisa Ashton will compete once again in the Grand Slam of Darts after claiming the PDC Women's Series spot.

But since her last appearance in the usually cross code event, Ashton has become a Tour Card holder and has had a promising first year on the ProTour so is eager to show her improvement in Coventry this week.

"It's always a dream come true to play in a the big PDC events, so to play in the Grand Slam back-to-back, I couldn't ask for anything better,” said Ashton.

"I'm not here to make the numbers up. I played well last time but hopefully I can improve my results this time around.

"It's going to be different playing without a crowd for the first time on TV, but I’ve played in quiet atmospheres before in the BDO so hopefully I can draw on my experiences there.

"Playing the top players week-in, week-out has without doubt raised my game.

"The experience of playing on the PDC tour has been brilliant. It's improved me as a player from this time last year.

"Hopefully I can show that improvement with a good run this week."