11 Facts About Francis Hoenselaar

Francisca Hoenselaar was born on 15 January 1965 and is a Dutch former professional darts player.

Francis Hoenselaar first represented the Netherlands at the WDF World Cup in 1991.

Francis Hoenselaar won the Europe Cup women's singles in 1996,2004 and 2010, and the World Cup women's singles in 2001.

Francis Hoenselaar aimed to retire from the Dutch team after the 2011 World Cup.

Francis Hoenselaar entered the 2008 World Championship as the number one seed, but lost in the first round to qualifier Stephanie Smee.

Francis Hoenselaar won the World Masters in 1999, and again in 2006.

Francis Hoenselaar defeated Anastasia Dobromyslova to win her third World Masters title in 2008, in what was Dobromyslova's final tournament before her defection to the Professional Darts Corporation.

Francis Hoenselaar won four legs over her three matches, as she bowed out in the group stages.

Francis Hoenselaar was unseeded for the 2010 Women's World Championship and was drawn against Gulliver once more in the first round.

Francis Hoenselaar failed to qualify for the 2011 and 2012 Women's World Championships.

Francis Hoenselaar announced her retirement from the game due to persistent injuries.