Fallon Sherrock disappeared relatively quickly from the biggest darts stage in the world.

No statements or interviews are planned for losers at the World Cup in London's Alexandra Palace.

English compatriot Ricky Evans raved about the 28-year-old after the difficult 3-1 win: “I knew it would be tough.

she is so good

Fallon was the better player.

I got away with it, I'm happy with that," Evans said late Tuesday night.

For Sherrock it was the next first round after the 2022 World Cup.

Three years ago, Sherrock became the first woman in tournament history to win two games against men (Ted Evetts and Mensur Suljovic).

But the World Matchplay winner didn't have much to blame herself for this year.

Sherrock played at a decent level, just missed too many chances on the doubles.

This time, her compatriot Evans stole the show before the direct duel.

Evans came on as Santa in Shakin' Stevens' Merry Christmas Everyone, and the crowd at Ally Pally loved it.

"The audience doesn't realize how good she is"

After the game, Evans defended his opponent and her performance with great vehemence.

"The audience doesn't realize how good she is.

I feel sorry for her.

The audience only cheers for her because she's a woman," said Evans, who is called "Rapid" in the darts scene, and spoke of "sexism".

Turbo thrower Evans himself had committed misconduct on stage by making an obscene gesture after winning the third set.

After the end of the match, the Englishman went to the referees and explained himself.

Before Sherrock, Beau Greaves (0:3 against William O'Connor) and Lisa Ashton (2:3 against Ryan Meikle) were the other two women who were eliminated at the World Cup.

Meanwhile, Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld lived up to his role as favorite at the World Cup and fought a duel with darts leader Gerwyn Price.

"Barney" won his opening match on Wednesday night after slight initial difficulties 3-1 against Englishman Ryan Meikle and will now meet Price on December 27 (9:30 p.m. / Sport1 and DAZN), who is one of the big tournament favorites.

Van Barneveld is in the third round of the World Cup for the first time in five years.

In recent years, the former world champion had suffered bitter bankruptcies against Darin Young (USA) and Darius Labanauskas (Lithuania).

"I respect Gerwyn a lot, but I believe in myself," said van Barneveld, who is making his 30th appearance at a World Cup. "I'm playing well and I can't wait to play against the number one in the world."