Beau Greaves, the 22‑year‑old darts prodigy from Doncaster, has once again dominated the PDC Women’s Series, clinching 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 roller‑coaster, with Sherrock taking the first leg of the decider before Greaves responded with a flawless 56 checkout to seal the title.
While the win adds another glittering trophy to Greaves' already impressive résumé—57 Women’s Series titles, multiple Challenge Tour and Development Tour victories, and a historic Players Championship win over Michael Smith—it also seems to mark a turning point in her career ambitions. Greaves opened her campaign with a confident 5‑1 demolition of Finland’s Kirsi Viinikainen, then weathered a close call against Gemma Hayter before cruising through to the final.
The match against Sherrock was a showcase of skill and mental fortitude. Both players hit maximums, but Greaves’ composure in the final leg proved decisive. After the win, she reflected on the emotional toll of competing in the women’s circuit, admitting she felt "deflated" after the 2025 edition and sensed that "everybody wanted me to lose." Those feelings, she says, have spurred her to shift her focus toward the men’s side of the sport.
"It’s tough, really," Greaves told Sky Sports. "I think I’ve tried to just focus on the men’s side, on my Tour Card. After the last Women’s Series I felt a bit deflated. I didn’t really enjoy it too much.
I felt like everybody wanted me to lose, so I thought maybe I should just concentrate on playing better darts, more competitive darts, and improve my ranking." She explained that the women’s game can become "a bit stale" once a player reaches the top, because the goals become limited. "Once you’re there, there’s nothing else to go towards," she said. "After the last one I was just thinking, ‘Now I’ll concentrate on the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour that I’ve qualified for.’ I still love that side of the game, but my main goal now is the men’s side and the challenges that come with it." Greaves’ ambition is not just talk. Her historic 8‑7 victory over Michael Smith at Players Championship 11 made her the first woman to win a PDC ranking event, earning her a spot at the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship.
She also qualified for the Hungarian Darts Trophy and the Czech Darts Open, further cementing her presence on the Pro Tour. Yet she acknowledges that the transition will require hard work and mental resilience. "Winning a Pro Tour event really put me in the rankings," she said.
"I’ve reached quarter‑finals and semi‑finals, but it’s tough. I enjoy the challenge of qualifying for the big tournaments. It will be an achievement just to play there, and I want to win, to do well, to work harder and improve my game.
I know I have a long way to go before I’m truly competitive with the men, but I believe I can get there if I stay focused and believe in myself." Greaves also candidly discussed the psychological side of her sport. She admits that self‑doubt sometimes creeps in, hampering performance. "Sometimes I just doubt myself too much and it gets in the way of stuff," she confessed. "I need to put my mind to it, believe in myself more than anything." Sherrock, who fell short in the same last‑leg decider for the second year running, praised Greaves’ performance.
"Beau deserved to win. She was the better player, so full credit to her," Sherrock said.
"Hopefully this kick‑starts my season. My main aim is to get to the World Championship, so if I can regroup my game, you never know, I might go on a run again." Looking ahead, Greaves plans to balance her love for the women’s circuit with her drive to succeed on the men’s tour. She acknowledges the importance of supporting the growth of the ladies’ game while also seeking personal development. "I play darts for enjoyment but now it’s my job, and I love the game.
I cannot get enough of it, and being able to support the ladies’ game is a massive thing," she said. "I still want to improve my stage presence; I win tournaments on the floor, but my stage game needs work." Her trophy cabinet already includes three Women’s World Matchplay titles (2023, 2024, 2026), a Players Championship win (2026), two Challenge Tour titles (2025), four Development Tour victories (2024‑25), and a staggering 57 Women’s Series titles spanning 2022‑26. And she’s only 22. Greaves warned her rivals that she does not surprise herself; she believes she can defeat anyone on a good day.
"I am still very inconsistent, but I can be very consistent. It’s just one of those things," she explained.
"Sometimes I get very happy in my own life and forget that I need to keep winning and climbing the rankings. I get settled, and that’s my problem." In summary, Beau Greaves stands at a crossroads.
Her recent triumphs have solidified her status as the dominant force in women’s darts, yet her eyes are set on breaking further ground on the men’s Pro Tour. The journey will demand relentless practice, mental toughness, and a willingness to confront self‑doubt, but Greaves appears ready to meet those challenges head‑on.
As she continues to balance her love for the sport with the ambition to compete at the highest level, fans can expect to see her name increasingly appear on the main stage of darts' biggest events, shaping the future of the game for both women and men alike.