Sherrock was 'gobsmacked' at late PDC World Darts Championship chance: "When I thought I'd missed out I was so devastated and low"

Fallon Sherrock will aim to seize a last gasp opportunity at this year's PDC World Darts Championship after being invited last week due to winning the Women's World Matchplay.

Sherrock was asked about her reaction and how it went from devastation to elation for 'The Queen of the Palace' after losing her spot last gasp to Beau Greaves who won the last eight tournaments to claim it but the trailblazer was since given the final confirmed International Qualifier spot.

"I was gobsmacked," Sherrock told Sky Sports. "I was like 'really?!' because when I thought I'd missed out I was so devastated and low.

"Then to get told I was in I was so shocked, and then it was excitement and buzzing. I can't put into words how excited I was.

"I'm so excited to get back there, hear the crowd again, feel the electric atmosphere and do something better than last year because I want that run from my first year again. Going out first round last year was so devastating, so I'm more game for it and I've got more of a hunger this year.

"I'm never going to go up there and not believe in my ability. I do think I can go on a run again, if not go further."

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Spotlight should be on three women for first time

For the first time, three women will play at Ally Pally but the spotlight has been shone on Sherrock due to the nature of her inclusion and she said she hasn't looked at social media as a result since.

"It's a PDC title for the women and it deserves a place as well," Sherrock said. "You have to qualify for that event and then to win it you qualify for the Grand Slam as well, so why not qualify for the Worlds with it?

"It's bringing more women into the game and this year we'll see three women at Ally Pally, so it's only going to push the game further.

"I've stayed off social media and not really listened to any of the comments because people will have their own opinion. I could be the best player in the world, and I'd still get hate or the worst player and still get hate.

"It's one of those where I still think, because I won the Matchplay, it's entitled to a spot because it is a title."

Advice to Beau

She also gave advice to Beau Greaves who will be making her debut to much fanfare after winning the WDF World's and establishing herself as a frontrunner alongside Sherrock and Lisa Ashton.

"We've got more competitions and more opportunities coming up, and more money in the game. The more us women go to these events and qualify for the Worlds will only increase the opportunities we're going to get.

"Beau is a really good player; she's an asset to our sport and it will be really exciting to see how she performs at Ally Pally. Being only 18, she's got a whole lifetime to progress in the game and I'm excited to see how she gets on.

"[I'd advise her] just enjoy it and run with the adrenaline, and any negativity you get, just ignore it."