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Darts-Sherrock stuns Littler to win Netflix darts jackpot

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The specialized contest featured an open format that promised to end the moment a contender managed to beat Luke Littler in a single 501 leg. After earning the opening throw through a bull-off, Fallon Sherrock wrapped up the match in 15 darts by taking out 43 on double top. The Milton Keynes native celebrated the historic payday on stage with presenter Gary Lineker and her son, Rory, who watched her play live for the first time.

Key points

  • Winning the pre-match bull-off granted Fallon Sherrock the critical throwing advantage ne…: Winning the pre-match bull-off granted Fallon Sherrock the critical throwing advantage needed to swiftly claim the massive cash jackpot.
  • The defeat ended Luke Littler's dominant 14-match run in the winner-take-all single 501 l…: The defeat ended Luke Littler's dominant 14-match run in the winner-take-all single 501 leg exhibition format.
  • Fallon Sherrock added another historic achievement to her legacy, which previously includ…: Fallon Sherrock added another historic achievement to her legacy, which previously included landmark victories at the PDC World Darts Championship.

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Oct 30 : Fallon Sherrock beat Luke Littler to claim a £501,000 ($671,089) prize in a live Netflix darts special on Friday, producing a dramatic upset in front of a global audience at Manchester Central.

Sherrock finished from 43 on double top to win a single leg of 501 against Littler, ending the event after 14 previous challengers had failed to beat the two-time world champion.

The 32-year-old from Milton Keynes won the bull-off to earn the throw and produced a 15-dart leg under intense pressure, with the format designed to conclude as soon as a challenger defeated Littler.

Her winning dart sparked celebrations inside the arena as Sherrock, one of the most recognisable players in women's darts, secured the biggest prize of her career.

"Honestly I can't put it into words how I feel, especially with Rory being here," Sherrock said during an on-stage interview with presenter Gary Lineker, referring to her son.

"It's the first time he's been to anything. It was lovely. Sorry, I'm just so lost for words right now. It was a great moment and…

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