Beau Greaves, the 22‑year‑old darts prodigy from Doncaster, has sparked a lively debate about whether this could be her final appearance in the PDC Women’s Series. After clinching her third Women’s World Matchplay crown in four years – edging out Fallon Sherrock 6‑5 in a nail‑biting final at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens – Greaves opened up about the emotional toll the series has taken on her and her decision to concentrate on the men’s circuit.
The final was a showcase of sheer determination. Greaves began her campaign with a comfortable 5‑1 victory over Finland’s Kirsi Viinikainen, then survived a tense showdown against Gemma Hayter before meeting Sherrock in the showdown.
The two legends traded legs, with Sherrock taking two in a row to level the match at 5‑5, forcing a decisive final leg. Both players hit the maximum 180s, but Greaves sealed the win with a clinical 56 checkout, adding another trophy to her already impressive collection.
Greaves’ résumé is staggering: she has amassed a record 57 PDC Women’s Series titles and has already lifted the Women’s World Matchplay crown three times (2023, 2024, and 2026). She also made history by becoming the first woman to win a PDC ranking event, defeating Michael Smith 8‑7 in the Players Championship 11 final. Her recent triumph at the Winter Gardens not only earned her the Matchplay title but also secured spots in the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship – tournaments she competed in for the first time last year.
When asked about her future, Greaves admitted that the Women’s Series left her feeling "deflated" and that she sensed a subtle pressure from the crowd, as if "everybody wanted me to lose." She explained that after the 2025 edition she decided to shift her focus toward the men’s side of the sport, aiming to improve her ranking on the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour. "I’ve tried to just focus on the men's side, on my Tour Card," she said. "I didn’t really enjoy it too much.
I just felt a bit like everybody wanted me to lose, so coming out of there I was like ‘maybe I should just focus on playing better darts and more competitive darts and my ranking.’" Greaves believes the women’s circuit can become stagnant for top players because once the primary goal – winning the series – is achieved, there is little else to strive for. "In the ladies game it gets a bit stale for everybody because you’re working towards this target and once you’re there, there’s nothing else to go towards," she noted.
By redirecting her energy to the Pro Tour, she hopes to challenge herself against the best male players, a move that could also raise the profile of women’s darts by demonstrating that female athletes can compete at the highest level. Despite the shift in focus, Greaves remains passionate about the women's game. She described her love for darts as both a hobby and a profession, emphasizing that she "cannot get enough of it" and that supporting the ladies’ side is a "massive thing." However, she also acknowledged that her stage presence still needs refinement. "I win tournaments on the floor, but I think my stage game has got to improve and I know that," she confessed, pointing to the importance of handling pressure on televised stages.
Her recent successes have opened doors to more prestigious events. Qualifying for the Hungarian Darts Trophy and the Czech Darts Open on the PDC Pro Tour has given her valuable experience against top‑ranked men, reinforcing her belief that she can eventually become a regular contender on the main circuit. "I know I can do it, I just have to work harder for it and just put my mind to it, just believe in myself more than anything," Greaves asserted, admitting that self‑doubt sometimes hampers her progress.
Sherrock, who fell short in the final for the second year running, praised Greaves’ performance. "Beau deserved to win. She was the better player, so full credit to her," she said, adding that the loss would fuel her own comeback ambitions, with a primary aim of reaching the World Championship.
Looking ahead, Greaves’ calendar is packed. She is set to compete in the upcoming Euro Tour events, the Pro Tour qualifiers, and she will defend her titles on the Women’s Series while balancing her commitments on the men’s circuit. Her ultimate ambition is to qualify for and succeed at the World Championship, a goal that requires both technical refinement and mental fortitude. In summary, while Beau Greaves may be stepping back from the Women’s Series as her primary focus, she is far from disappearing from the darts scene.
Her recent victories, historic milestones, and clear determination to improve on the men’s tour suggest that we will continue to see her name in headline matches for years to come. Whether she chooses to return to the Women’s Series in a reduced capacity or concentrate exclusively on the Pro Tour, one thing is certain: Greaves is a trailblazer whose impact on the sport will be felt long after she decides where to direct her competitive energies.