Beau Greaves' remarkable rise in the darts world continues, with the 22-year-old becoming the first woman to win a PDC ranking title. Greaves' historic 8-7 victory over Michael Smith in the Players Championship 11 final has sent shockwaves throughout the sport. Sky Sports' Laura Turner believes Greaves has 'no ceiling' and is 'still getting better.' The Doncaster native won seven consecutive matches, including a thrilling deciding-leg victory with a 142 checkout over Smith.
Greaves took down three former World Champions en route to the title, including Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, and Smith. Turner praises Greaves' smooth throwing action and ability to perform under pressure.
The two-time Women's World Matchplay champion has picked up a record 53 Women's Series titles since mid-2022. With her latest breakthrough win, Greaves is now within £4,000 of the provisional qualification spots for October's World Grand Prix. Sky Sports Darts' Mark Webster and Michael Bridge also share their thoughts on Greaves' incredible talent and potential for future success.
Greaves herself expressed her emotions after the victory, stating she never thought she'd win a ProTour title and is 'absolutely chuffed.' Since making her PDC women's debut in 2023, Greaves has made significant waves, with Wayne Mardle calling her 'world class.' Turner notes that Greaves has incrementally built herself up since struggling with dartitis a few years ago. The darts community, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, has taken notice of Greaves' exceptional skills, with Humphries predicting she'll flourish on the PDC ProTour and potentially become a top-64 player within two years.