Born: 2 July 1994, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
Nickname: “Queen of the Palace”
Darts: 23g Dynasty Signature, Right-handed
Walk-on Music: “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” by Katy Perry
Career Highlights
Organizations: Played in BDO (2012–2020), WDF (2012–2024), and PDC (2019–present)
Major Wins:
2022 Women’s World Matchplay (first woman to win this event)
2015 BDO Women’s World Championship runner-up
2018 WDF World Trophy winner
2015 Finder Masters winner
PDC Women’s Series Titles: 20 (second most behind Beau Greaves)
Historical Achievements
2020 PDC World Championship: First woman to win two consecutive matches at a PDC World Championship (beat Ted Evetts and Mensur Suljović before losing to Chris Dobey). Nicknamed “Queen of the Palace.”
Grand Slam 2021: First woman to reach the last 16 of a mixed-gender major, beating Gabriel Clemens and Mensur Suljović before losing to Peter Wright.
2022: Won the inaugural Women’s World Matchplay.
2023: Hit the first televised women’s nine-dart finish during the Modus Super Series; also reached the first round of the World Championship.
Early Career
Began playing darts at age 17, playing for Bedford Darts Organisation.
Won the Girls World Masters in 2012, and success continued in national and international youth events.
Reached the quarter-finals of the BDO World Championship in 2014 and 2017.
Initially played at youth levels and in various amateur events before progressing to major tournaments.
Career Progression
2019: Reached the quarter-finals of the BDO World Championship and made history at the PDC World Championship by beating Ted Evetts and Mensur Suljović.
2020: Reached the third round of the PDC World Championship; also competed in the Premier League as a challenger.
2021: Reached the Nordic Darts Masters final and competed in the Grand Slam.
2022: Won her first Women’s World Matchplay; participated in the World Series and Grand Slam.
2023: Continued her success, including a televised nine-darter and competing in the World Championship.
2024-2025: Maintained high performance with multiple titles and deep runs in major tournaments, though she announced plans to take a break from darts in 2026 for health reasons.
Personal Life
Has a son born in 2014.
Her twin sister Felicia also plays darts.
Underwent treatment for a kidney condition in 2017, which led to her being teetotal and requiring regular hydration.
Dated fellow darts player Cameron Menzies from 2021 to 2025.
Awarded an MBE in 2023 for services to darts.
World Championship Results
Reached the quarter-finals in 2015 (BDO) and semi-finals in 2019 and 2020 (PDC).
Early exits in subsequent years, with notable performances including her historic wins in 2020.
Notable Nine-Dart Finishes
Achieved televised nine-darters in August 2023 (Modus Super Series) and March 2023 (Challenge Tour).
Additional Notes
Known for breaking barriers as a female darts player competing at the highest levels against men.
Continues to inspire many for her achievements and resilience in the sport.
