Beau Greaves has made history by becoming the first female player to secure a PDC ranking title, defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes. Greaves sealed her victory with a stunning 142 checkout in the last leg, having earlier achieved a impressive 170 finish. Her path to the title included victories over three former world champions: Michael Smith, Gary Anderson, and Rob Cross.
Anderson had previously hit a nine-darter in his last-16 match against Alexander Merkx. An emotional Greaves expressed her shock and pride at the achievement, stating she never thought she would win such a title.
Greaves' journey to the top included a semi-final win over Gary Anderson with a 7-1 score and a quarter-final win over Rob Cross with a 6-5 score. The victory marks a significant milestone in Greaves' career, surpassing her previous achievements, including her three-time WDF women's world darts champion titles.