Ryan Meikle denies Fallon Sherrock chance of Luke Littler clash

Ryan Meikle held off a spirited fightback from Fallon Sherrock to set up a second-round clash with last year’s runner-up Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship.

Sherrock, who became the first female player to win a match in the tournament in December 2019, won the first set and fought back from 2-1 down to force a decider at Alexandra Palace.

The 30-year-old then narrowly missed the bull to take out 170 in the fourth leg before left-hander Meikle held his nerve to hit double 18 for a 96 finish to seal a hard-fought win.

Ryan Meikle thwarts Fallon Sherrock in the penultimate game of the night.

He will take on Luke Littler on Saturday night!