Fallon Sherrock to face Luke Littler for the first time

Fallon Sherrock will play Luke Littler for the first time at the special event 'Beat Luke Littler', to be held later this month. At the event at Manchester Central, 24 contestants will challenge Littler, the two-time world champion, over a single leg.

The first player to beat Littler will win the 501,000 pound prize. Sherrock is the best-known name on the list. The field also includes world youth champion Mitchell Lawrie and amateur players who play darts as a hobby.

Littler said he will not go easy on his opponents. The young player admitted he may be a little nervous in the opening legs, but said that once he finds his rhythm, nobody will be able to stop him.

Sherrock has won only one title on the PDC Women's Series this season. Beau Greaves continues to dominate the series. Even so, Sherrock has already secured a place at the world championship in December by finishing in the top five. Greaves, Lisa Ashton, Gemmy Hayter and Vicky Pruim are also among those who have qualified.

A three-stage qualifying process for the event, which will be shown on Netflix, was held this month at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Thousands of amateur players aged 12 and over took part. Candidates first had to finish 501 in 24 darts at most. In the final stage, they had to win over the PDC panel, chaired by 16-time world champion Phil Taylor.