Beau Greaves, often dubbed "Beau 'n Arrow," has sparked speculation about whether the 2022‑2025 PDC Women’s Series will be her last appearance. After clinching her third Women’s World Matchplay crown in four years—narrowly defeating Fallon Sherrock 6‑5 in a nail‑biting final in Blackpool—Greaves opened up about the emotional toll the series has taken on her and why she is now concentrating on the men’s circuit and her Tour Card.
The Doncaster‑born darts prodigy began her latest title run with a comfortable 5‑1 victory over Finland’s Kirsi Viinikainen, then weathered a close call against Gemma Hayter before advancing to the showdown with Sherrock. The final was a roller‑coaster: Sherrock, known as "The Queen of the Palace," surged back to level the match at 5‑5, forcing a deciding leg.
Both competitors hit maximums, but Greaves sealed the win with a precise 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 secured multiple major victories, including three Women’s World Matchplay titles (2023, 2024, 2026), a Players Championship win in 2026, two Challenge Tour titles in 2025, and four Development Tour titles across 2024‑2025. At just 22 years old, she has also become the first woman to capture a PDC ranking event by edging Michael Smith 8‑7 in the Players Championship 11 final. When asked about her future, the 22‑year‑old admitted that juggling the men’s and women’s circuits is challenging. "It’s tough, really," she said.
"I’ve tried to focus on the men’s side, on my Tour Card. After the last Women’s Series I felt a bit deflated. I didn’t enjoy it as much because I felt like everybody wanted me to lose.
So I decided to concentrate on playing better darts, on a more competitive environment, and on improving my ranking." Greaves explained that the women’s game can feel stagnant once a player reaches the top. "When you’re constantly aiming for the same target, there’s nothing else to strive for," she noted. "After the last series I thought, ‘Now I’ll concentrate on the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour I’ve qualified for.’ I still love the ladies’ side of the game, but my main goal now is the men’s circuit and the challenges it brings." Despite the shift in focus, Greaves remains passionate about the sport. "I play darts for enjoyment, but now it’s my job.
I love the game and I can’t get enough of it. Supporting the ladies’ game is a massive honour," she said, recalling her historic win over Smith. Yet she acknowledges that her stage presence still needs work.
"I win tournaments on the floor, but my stage game has to improve, and I know that," she added. Her recent triumph at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens also secured her spots in the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship—tournaments she featured in the previous year. "Winning a Pro Tour event boosted my ranking. I’ve reached quarter‑finals and semi‑finals, but it’s still tough," Greaves reflected.
"I enjoy the challenge of qualifying for these events. It would be an achievement just to compete there, let alone win." Greaves is realistic about the road ahead.
"I have a long way to go before I’m truly competitive with the men. I know I can do it, but I have to work harder and believe in myself.
Sometimes I doubt myself too much, and that holds me back," she admitted. "The Pro Tour and the upcoming Euro Tour excite me.
It’s hard, but it’s good for my development." Sherrock, who fell short in the final for the second year in a row, praised Greaves’ performance. "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. I hope this kick‑starts my season.
My main aim is to get to the World Championship, and if I can regroup my game, who knows? I might go on a run again," Sherrock said.
Looking forward, Greaves has set her sights on further milestones. She recently qualified for both the Hungarian Darts Trophy and the Czech Darts Open on the PDC Pro Tour, adding more exposure to high‑level competition.
"I never surprise myself; I can beat anybody on my day," she asserted, though she admitted inconsistency remains a hurdle. "I can be very consistent, but I’m still very inconsistent. That’s something I need to iron out." Greaves also warned her rivals that she is not planning to slow down.
"I get very happy in my personal life and sometimes forget I need to keep pushing, keep winning, and climb the rankings. I get settled, and that’s my problem," she confessed. "But I will definitely take the positives from every match and keep improving." In summary, while Beau Greaves has dominated the Women’s Series and carved her name into darts history, she now aims to transition her focus toward the men’s Pro Tour, earn a permanent Tour Card, and become a regular contender in the sport’s biggest events. Her ambition, work ethic, and willingness to confront self‑doubt suggest that the next chapter of her career could be just as groundbreaking as the one that brought her to the forefront of women’s darts.