Beau Greaves, often nicknamed "Beau 'n Arrow," has sparked a lively debate about whether her participation in the PDC Women’s Series might be coming to an end. After a dramatic 2025 campaign, the 22‑year‑old from Doncaster admitted she felt "deflated" and sensed that "everyone wanted me to lose" when the tournament concluded.
Her candid reflections reveal a player at a crossroads, weighing the allure of the women’s circuit against the ambition to break through on the men’s Pro Tour. Greaves clinched her third Women’s World Matchplay crown in four years with a nail‑biting 6‑5 victory over veteran Fallon Sherrock in Blackpool. The final was a showcase of resilience: Greaves surged ahead with a confident 5‑1 win over Finland’s Kirsi Viinikainen in the opening round, then weathered a close call against Gemma Hayter before reaching the showdown. In the final, Sherrock, known as "The Queen of the Palace," fought back to level the match at 5‑5, forcing a deciding leg.
Both competitors hit maximum scores, but Greaves sealed the win with a precise 56‑checkout, adding another trophy to her already impressive haul. The triumph marked yet another milestone in a career that already boasts a record 57 PDC Women’s Series titles.
Yet, despite the accolades, Greaves expressed a growing sense of stagnation within the women’s game. "It’s tough, really," she told reporters.
"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 it seemed like everyone wanted me to lose. So I thought, maybe I should concentrate on playing better darts, on the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour, and set a new goal for myself." Her comments underline a broader issue that many top female players face: once they dominate the women’s circuit, there are fewer new challenges to chase.
Greaves explained, "In the ladies’ game it can get a bit stale because you’re working towards a target, and once you hit it there isn’t much else to aim for. After the last event I decided to put my energy into the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour that I’ve qualified for.
I still love the women’s side of the sport, but my main goal now is the men’s side and the challenges that come with it." While she acknowledges the emotional toll, Greaves remains optimistic about her future on the men’s circuit. She recently became the first woman to capture a PDC ranking title, edging out Michael Smith 8‑7 in the Players Championship 11 final – a historic moment that demonstrated she can compete at the highest level.
"I play darts for enjoyment, but now it’s my job," she said. "I love the game and I can’t get enough of it. Supporting the ladies’ game is massive, but I also want to improve my stage presence.
I win floor tournaments, but my stage game still needs work." The victory at the Winter Gardens also secured Greaves a place in the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, having already featured in both events last year. She reflected on the significance of those qualifications: "Winning a Pro Tour event boosted my ranking. I’ve reached quarter‑finals and semi‑finals, which is tough but rewarding.
Qualifying for the Grand Slam and the World Championship is an achievement I’m proud of, and I want to keep improving." Greaves is aware that the road ahead will be demanding. "I want to win, I want to do well, I need to work harder, I want to play better. I know I have a long way to go before I’m truly competitive with the men," she admitted.
"Sometimes I doubt myself, and that can hold me back, but I’m learning to believe in myself more. The Pro Tour and the upcoming Euro Tour events excite me, even though they’re challenging." Her record speaks volumes: 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 across 2024‑25, and an astonishing 57 Women’s Series titles spanning 2022‑26.
All of this was achieved while she is still only 22 years old. Greaves also warned her rivals that she rarely surprises herself – she knows she can beat anyone on a good day. "I’m still inconsistent; I can be very consistent at times, but that inconsistency is a weakness," she said. "I’ve qualified for events like the Hungarian Darts Trophy and the Czech Darts Open, proving I can hold my own on the Pro Tour." Sherrock, who fell short in the final for the second year running, praised Greaves’ performance.
"If someone had told me I’d reach the final, I would 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 what might happen." Looking ahead, Greaves plans to balance her commitment to the women’s game with an intensified focus on the men’s circuit.
She aims to sharpen her stagecraft, climb the Pro Tour rankings, and ultimately become a regular contender in major televised events. Her journey illustrates the evolving landscape of darts, where talent transcends gender categories, and where a young star can envision a future that includes both supporting the growth of women’s darts and breaking new ground on the global stage. In summary, while Beau Greaves may appear to be stepping back from the Women’s Series, she is not retiring from competitive darts. Instead, she is redirecting her energy toward earning and retaining a Tour Card, competing on the Pro Tour, and proving that she can hold her own against the sport’s best men.
Her ambition, combined with her proven ability to win under pressure, suggests that we have not yet seen the final chapter of her career – only a new, exciting phase.