Fallon Sherrock bowed out in round one

Darts results: Fallon Sherrock, James Wade and Jonny Clayton all bow out on opening night of the Queensland Darts Masters

By Sporting Life

Darts

Thu August 18, 2022 · 4y ago

Fallon Sherrock suffered a first-round exit on day one of the Queensland Darts Masters, while James Wade and Jonny Clayton also bowed out.

The Queen of the Palace has been unable to take the World Series tour by storm this year with just one win from her previous three outings and her latest attempt Down Under ended in a 6-3 defeat at the hands of Australia's Gordon Mathers.

Despite landing an impressive 160 checkout, she could only average just 73 compared to her opponent's 79.64 and was generally well below her best.

SUBLIME FROM SHERROCK!

Fallon Sherrock conjures up a spectacular 160 checkout out of nowhere to open her account in Queensland!#QueenslandDarts | First Round
Watch Live 📺 https://t.co/YyBPPwoMK8 pic.twitter.com/XDyC50QgtV
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 12, 2022

Gerwyn Price came agonisingly close to a match-winning nine-darter in his clash with Damon Heta but in the end had to settle for 11 in a 6-5 victory, averaging 98 in the process.

😩 Gerwyn Price comes agonisingly close to a match-winning nine-darter against Damon Heta!pic.twitter.com/4kCf9UFzg5
— Sporting Life 🎯🔴🎾⛳️🥊🏏🏉 🏈 (@SportingLifeFC) August 12, 2022

Michael van Gerwen came from 4-2 down to defeat 20-year-old Bailey Marsh 6-5 and he'll need to improve significantly on his 85 average if he's to challenge for the title.

VAN GERWEN SURVIVES A SCARE! 😳

Michael van Gerwen recovers from 4-2 down to edge out 20-year-old qualifier Bailey Marsh in a nervy affair!#QueenslandDarts | First Round
Next up 👉 Gerwyn Price v Damon Heta pic.twitter.com/NgEd75GJrY
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 12, 2022

Jonny Clayton suffered a big upset as he lost 6-2 against the unheralded New Zealander Haupai Puha.

The Ferret averaged just 86 and missed 13 of his 15 darts at double Puha made him pay with a far more clinical performance, averaging 95.59 and pinning almost half of his attempts at doubles.

PUHA STUNS CLAYTON! 🇳🇿

What a moment for Haupai Puha, who secures the biggest victory of his career with a brilliant 6-2 win over Jonny Clayton!#QueenslandDarts | First Round
Next up 👉 Fallon Sherrock v Gordon Mathers pic.twitter.com/7EwCWBd04p
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 12, 2022

Simon Whitlock thrilled the home crowd with a convincing 6-2 triumph over James Wade, averaging a very solid 96 in the process.

WONDERFUL WHITLOCK! 🇦🇺

Another seed departs in Queensland, as Australia's World Cup hero Simon Whitlock produces some magical darts to dispatch James Wade!#QueenslandDarts | First Round
Next 👉 Michael van Gerwen v Bailey Marsh pic.twitter.com/WH7GyVShac
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 12, 2022

Top seed Dimitri Van den Bergh began his bid for a third successive World Series title by defeating Perth-based New Zealander Koha Kokiri 6-2.

The Belgian, who triumphed in and Copenhagen and Zwolle, kicked off the tournament with a stunning 164 checkout and coasted to victory with a 93 average.

WHAT A START! 🔥

Incredible from Dimitri Van den Bergh, who kicks off the World Series Down Under with a stunning 164 finish!#QueenslandDarts | First Round
Watch Live 📺 https://t.co/YyBPPwoMK8 pic.twitter.com/x2Xh3lWAJ3
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 12, 2022

Joe Cullen crushed Dave Marland 6-0, with his highlight being a bullseye finish that completed a stunning 10-dart leg.

👌 If you've not done quite enough to leave a finish after eight darts - then how about leaving bullseye for a 10 darter!

👏 Joe Cullenpic.twitter.com/Xg8rp8gCgo
— Sporting Life 🎯🔴🎾⛳️🥊🏏🏉 🏈 (@SportingLifeFC) August 12, 2022

Michael Smith produced the performance of the day, averaging 104 in a crushing 6-0 win over Joe Comito.