World Darts Championship: Lisa Ashton admits back to the PDC Qualifying School after an early exit | darts news
World Darts Championship: Lisa Ashton admits back to the PDC Qualifying School after an early exit | darts news
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Ashton was beaten 3-2 by Ryan Meikle in her fourth appearance at the World Darts Championship; The four-time women’s world champion will return to PDC Qualifying School in January to try and secure her tour card
Last updated: 12/20/22 7:18 PM
Lisa Ashton will return to the PDC Qualifying School in January
Four-time Women’s World Champion Lisa Ashton has confirmed that she will return to PDC Qualifying School next month after her dramatic first round exit at the World Darts Championship.
Ashton, making her fourth appearance at the PDC World Darts Championship, threatened to secure a first victory on the Alexandra Palace stage as she fought back from a 2-0 deficit against Ryan Meikle to secure the deciding set on Saturday force.
However, Meikle bounced back to win the final set and book a second-round meeting against five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld, with Ashton proud of her performance despite being eliminated in her opening match.
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Ryan Meikle’s crucial 109 finish gave him a final set win over Lisa Ashton
Ryan Meikle’s crucial 109 finish gave him a final set win over Lisa Ashton
“I fought back like I always do. I never give up,” Ashton said. “I really can’t complain. At 52 I’m glad I can still qualify for these big tournaments. It just didn’t work out in the last set but Ryan played well and I wish him the best.”
The 52-year-old will return to darts’ dream factory in January to return to the professional circuit after becoming the first woman to earn a Tour Card through qualifying school in January 2020, with Ashton still confident of being able to kick that after winning seven Women’s Series titles in 2022.
“I’m just going to keep trying to qualify and I need to have that win under my belt before I retire,” Ashton added. “I don’t know how much time I have left. I will play as long as I can. Hopefully I can come back here and get that win.
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Lisa Ashton’s superb 117 checkout saw her beat Ryan Meikle in the third set of their first-round encounter.
Lisa Ashton’s superb 117 checkout saw her beat Ryan Meikle in the third set of their first-round encounter.
“I will be doing Q School in January. I’ll play what I can and just see what next year brings.”
“Greaves can be dangerous in the future”
Ashton is one of three women in action at Alexandra Palace this year, with the Women’s Series Order of Merit impressed by the performance of teenage sensation Beau Greaves in her World Darts Championship debut.
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Beau Greaves hit a 120 checkout in the first leg of her first round match against Willie O’Connor at the Worlds.
Beau Greaves hit a 120 checkout in the first leg of her first round match against Willie O’Connor at the Worlds.
“I’ve played Beau for a long time and it’s great that she’s finally come out onto the track and showing everyone else what she can do,” Ashton said of Greaves, who was beaten 3-0 by Willie O’Connor. “She’s only 18 – she still has many years ahead of her, but if I can keep up with her at my age then I’ll be happy.
“I think she played brilliantly [on Friday]. It was her first time on this huge stage, it’s the biggest tournament ever and I think she was fantastic. Once she settles into that stage, she’s going to cause some danger, so hopefully she’ll continue and I can be there to see.”
Watch the PDC World Darts Championship 2023 – live on InNewCL Sports Darts – through to the final on January 3rd.
