Fallon Sherrock speaks out about health battles as she hints at break from darts

Fallon Sherrock's hinted that she may take a break from professional in 2026, citing health issues that have impacted her ability to practice and compete. The 30-year-old, known as the Queen of the Palace, has enjoyed a successful career, winning several major titles including the 2015 Finders Masters, the 2018 World Trophy and the 2022 Women's World Matchplay.

However, she has been forced to reassess her approach to the sport due to her health struggles. Speaking with at the Armageddon exhibition in Leicester, Sherrock said: "I'm playing alright, I'm not playing the best but I'm getting there.

"I'm just focusing on each day now rather than thinking too much ahead." She then added: "All I want to do is practice at home and stuff for a couple of hours a day and I can't do that at the moment. So it is difficult.

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"I've had to pull out of some exhibitions recently as well because I haven't had the stamina. I really wanted to play in the Women's Week at Modus, and I weren't able to do the whole week of that.

"So I've had to kind of narrow down what I'm playing in at the moment, and that hurts a little bit because I love darts – so I love to play. But fingers crossed by a couple of years' time, that I'll be alright and I'll be back to winning really well."

Meanwhile, Sherrock hinted that she may take a break from the oche next year, but she's eager to end this season on a high note with ambitions for the and , reports . When asked about her end-of-year plans, Sherrock said: "Just qualify for what I can, just keep going.

"My main objective this year is obviously the Worlds – I want to try for the Grand Slam this year, cause I feel like if I'm going to have a year out next year, I want to and make a bang this year.

"I want to try and get to everything, and even if I'm not playing to my 100 per cent, at least say that I made it."

Remaining optimistic when asked about her ability to bounce back and take make waves once more at full health, she replied: "Yes, 100 per cent. I can, I just need to sort myself out first.

"I just need to get myself well again, and then once I'm well, I feel the sky is the limit because I know I can do that and I know what I need to do.

"I know how many hours I need to put in, I know what standards I need to play against. So I can do it again, I just need the energy for it first."

Sherrock previously opened up about health struggles during last December's World Championship at Alexandra Palace, where she exited in the first round after a defeat by Ryan Meikle. She said ahead of her exit: "This year I feel like there is hardly any pressure on me at all.

"There are other players in the field who have got the media attention and stuff, so I can go under the radar. I have been poorly.

"I haven't publicised it as such. Only a few people close to me actually know about it, but I am on the mend now and hopefully getting my confidence back."