In a landmark achievement, Beau Greaves has become the first female player to secure a PDC ranking title, defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final. Greaves' victory was sealed with a stunning 142 checkout in the last leg, adding to her earlier highlight of a 170 finish.
Her path to the title included victories over three former world champions: Michael Smith, Gary Anderson, and Rob Cross. Anderson had previously achieved a nine-darter in his last-16 match. Greaves expressed her disbelief and pride at her historic win, stating she never thought she'd achieve such a feat. She also beat Gary Anderson with a 7-1 win in the semi-finals and Rob Cross 6-5 in the quarters.
The tournament saw notable matches, including the semi-finals where Greaves dominated Anderson and Smith defeated Kevin Doets. The final match resulted in Greaves' 8-7 win over Smith, marking a significant milestone in her career.