Beau Greaves, often dubbed "Beau 'n Arrow," has sparked speculation about whether her participation in the PDC Women’s Series might be winding down. After the 2025 edition, the 22‑year‑old expressed feeling "deflated" and sensed that "everyone wanted me to lose," prompting her to reconsider her focus.
In a dramatic showdown at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, Greaves secured her third Women’s World Matchplay crown in four years, edging out veteran Fallon Sherrock 6‑5 in a nail‑biting final. The Doncaster‑born talent began her campaign with a convincing 5‑1 victory over Finland’s Kirsi Viinikainen before surviving a close call against Gemma Hayter.
The tournament’s timeline reads: - 2022: Fallon Sherrock - 2023: Beau Greaves - 2024: Beau Greaves - 2025: Lisa Ashton - 2026: Beau Greaves Greaves and Sherrock met in a winner‑takes‑all final that saw Sherrock level the match at 5‑5 by taking two consecutive legs, forcing a deciding leg. Both players hit maximums, but Greaves clinched the title with a 56 checkout, sealing her place in the event’s history. Beyond the trophy, Greaves has amassed a record 57 PDC Women’s Series titles. When asked about her future, she highlighted the challenges of juggling the women’s circuit with the men’s professional tour.
"It’s tough, really," she admitted. "I’ve tried to concentrate on the men’s side, on my Tour Card.
After the last Women’s Series I felt a bit deflated." She went on to explain that the women’s circuit can feel stagnant once a player reaches the top. "When you’ve achieved the goal, there isn’t much left to strive for," she said. "I think the ladies’ game gets a bit stale for everyone because you’re always working toward the same target." Greaves decided to shift her energy toward the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour events for which she has already qualified. "I still love the women’s side of the game, but my main goal now is the men’s side and the challenges that come with it," she stated.
Her recent triumph is just the beginning, according to the former World Youth finalist, who acknowledges the need to improve her stage presence. "I play darts for enjoyment, but now it’s my job. I love the sport and I can’t get enough of it.
Supporting the ladies’ game is huge for me," she said, recalling her historic 8‑7 victory over Michael Smith at Players Championship 11, which made her the first woman to win a PDC ranking title. Greaves also secured qualification for the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, following her appearance in both tournaments last season.
"Winning a Pro Tour event lifted me into the rankings. I’ve reached quarter‑finals and semi‑finals, but it’s still challenging," she reflected.
"I enjoy the challenge of qualifying for these majors and it would be an achievement just to compete there." She emphasized her ambition to keep improving: "I want to win, I want to perform better, I need to work harder. I know I have a long way to go before I can consistently challenge the men. I have to believe in myself more; sometimes I doubt myself too much, and that holds me back." Greaves’ trophy cabinet already includes: - 3× Women’s World Matchplay (2023, 2024, 2026) - 1× Players Championship (2026) - 2× Challenge Tour (2025) - 4× Development Tour (2024‑25) - 57× Women’s Series titles (2022‑26) All of this at just 22 years old.
She also warned her competitors that she "never surprises herself" and can "beat anybody" on a good day. Yet she admits inconsistency remains a hurdle: "I can be very consistent, but I’m still very inconsistent.
It’s a paradox in my game." Greaves has continued to break ground on the Pro Tour, qualifying for events such as the Hungarian Darts Trophy and the Czech Darts Open. She acknowledges that occasional complacency can slip in: "Sometimes I get happy in my personal life and forget I need to keep pushing, keep winning, and climb the rankings. That’s my biggest problem." Sherrock, despite the loss, remained gracious. "If someone had told me I’d reach the final, I’d have bitten their hand off.
Beau deserved to win; she was the better player," she said, adding that the defeat could serve as a springboard for her own season. Her primary aim is to qualify for the World Championship, and she hopes to regroup and perhaps embark on another run. Looking ahead, darts fans can anticipate the BoyleSports World Grand Prix on Sky Sports from 28 September to 4 October at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, with live streaming available via NOW. The upcoming months promise more high‑stakes darts action as Greaves pursues her ambition on the men’s tour while continuing to inspire the women’s game.