Beau Greaves, the 22‑year‑old darts prodigy who has dominated the PDC Women’s Series, recently opened up about feeling "deflated" after the 2025 edition and explained why she is now concentrating on her men’s Tour Card. The Doncaster native, affectionately known as "Beau 'n Arrow," captured her third Women’s World Matchplay title in four years by edging out Fallon Sherrock 6–5 in a nail‑biting final at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. The victory, which saw Greaves survive a 5–1 opening win over Finnish star Kirsi Viinikainen and a close battle with Gemma Hayter, cemented her status as the most successful player in the women’s circuit, with a record 57 Series titles to her name.
Despite the triumph, Greaves admitted that the win left her feeling "a bit deflated" because she sensed that many people wanted to see her lose. "I didn’t really enjoy it too much," she said. "It felt like everyone was rooting for me to fail, so after that I thought I should focus on improving my darts on the men’s side and work on my ranking." Greaves explained that the women’s game can become "stale" once a player reaches the top, because there is little beyond the existing targets.
"Once you’ve won the major titles, there isn’t much else to chase," she noted. "That’s why I want to shift my attention to the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour events I’ve qualified for. I still love the women’s side, but my main ambition now is to prove myself against the men and take on the new challenges that come with it." Her ambition is not just talk.
Greaves made history earlier this year by becoming the first woman to win a PDC ranking event, defeating Michael Smith 8–7 in the Players Championship 11 final. That landmark victory secured her spots in the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, following her appearances in both tournaments last season. "Winning a Pro Tour event lifted me into the rankings," she said.
"I’ve reached quarter‑finals and semi‑finals, but the competition is fierce. I enjoy the challenge and want to keep improving." When asked about her future goals, Greaves was candid about the work ahead. "I know I have a long way to go before I can consistently compete with the top men," she admitted. "I sometimes doubt myself, and that can hold me back.
I need to stay focused, believe in myself, and put in the extra practice to raise my game." She also reflected on her stage presence, acknowledging that while she plays darts for fun, it is now her profession. "I love the sport and can never get enough of it," Greaves said. "But I recognise my stage game needs improvement.
I win on the floor, yet performing under lights is a different beast, and I am working on that." Sherrock, who lost the final on a deciding leg for the second year in a row, praised Greaves for her performance. "Beau deserved to win.
She was the better player," Sherrock said. "I hope this final pushes my season forward – my aim is to qualify for the World Championship and maybe make another run." Greaves’ list of accolades continues to grow: three Women’s World Matchplay titles (2023, 2024, 2026), a Players Championship win in 2026, two Challenge Tour victories in 2025, four Development Tour titles between 2024 and 2025, and an astonishing 57 Women’s Series titles spanning 2022 to 2026.
All of this comes before she turns 23. Looking ahead, Greaves warned her rivals that she does not surprise herself with her ability to beat anyone on a good day, but she also admitted inconsistency remains a hurdle. "I can be very consistent, but I also have off days," she said.
"I need to keep pushing, stay settled, and keep climbing the rankings." In summary, while Beau Greaves has dominated the women’s circuit, she is now deliberately shifting her focus toward the men’s Pro Tour, seeking to test herself against the sport’s elite and to broaden her career horizons. Her recent successes, combined with a clear plan to improve her stage game and mental resilience, suggest that her journey is far from over.
Fans can anticipate her continued presence in major events such as the Grand Slam, the World Championship, and upcoming Euro Tour stops, where she aims to turn potential into tangible results and perhaps rewrite the narrative of women succeeding at the highest levels of darts.