In a stunning upset, Lisa Ashton triumphed in the Betfred Women’s World Matchplay, overcoming 11 missed match darts from Fallon Sherrock in an exhilarating final leg in Blackpool. This marked Ashton’s first victory at the event.
Ranked fifth, Ashton first defeated Ireland’s Robyn Byrne in the quarter-finals before knocking out reigning champion Beau Greaves in the semi-finals, ultimately setting the stage for a thrilling showdown with Sherrock.
Ashton kicked off the final with an impressive 85 checkout and quickly seized an early lead with a 15-dart break. However, Sherrock responded with a remarkable 13-dart hold, igniting a streak of three consecutive leg victories.
After Sherrock momentarily took the lead at 5-4, Ashton capitalized on Sherrock’s missed opportunities, holding throw in the tenth leg before forcing a final leg decider. Ashton sealed her victory with a 64 finish amidst Sherrock’s struggles at the board, clinching the match 6-5.
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Path to the Final: Ashton and Sherrock
Beau Greaves opened the tournament with a commanding 96.12 average, defeating Kirsi Viinikainen 4-1 and earning an impressive 15-darter before hitting a snag when she missed five darts at double in the second leg.
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Lisa Ashton claimed victory over Beau Greaves in the Women’s World Matchplay semi-finals.
Ashton faced Greaves following her own 4-2 victory against Robyn Byrne, breaking through with a critical 60 finish and capitalizing on Greaves’ missed chances to confirm her spot in the final.
After a tense semifinal with scores going back and forth, Sherrock advanced to the final by narrowly overcoming Van Leuven, who earlier eliminated Lorraine Winstanley.
Final Tournament Results
Quarter-finals (best of seven legs)
Beau Greaves 4-1 Kirsi Viinikainen
Lisa Ashton 4-2 Robyn Byrne
Noa-Lynn van Leuven 4-0 Lorraine Winstanley
Fallon Sherrock 4-3 Gemma Hayter
Semi-finals (best of nine legs)
Beau Greaves 3-5 Lisa Ashton
Noa-Lynn van Leuven 4-5 Fallon Sherrock
Final (best of 11 legs)
Lisa Ashton 6-5 Fallon Sherrock
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