Beau Greaves has become the first female player to claim a PDC ranking title, achieving a historic 8-7 victory over Michael Smith in the Players Championship 11 final. Greaves secured her win with a stunning 142 checkout in the last leg, having also landed a remarkable 170 finish earlier in the match.
Her path to victory was all the more impressive, as she overcame three former world champions in her last three matches, including a semi-final win over two-time champion Gary Anderson and a quarter-final victory over 2018 world champion Rob Cross. An emotional Greaves expressed her shock and pride at the achievement, stating she never thought she would win such a title.
The 22-year-old's remarkable performance has made her a trailblazer in the sport.