Beau Greaves has once again dominated the PDC Women’s Series, clinching her third Women’s World Matchplay crown in four years by edging out veteran Fallon Sherrock 6‑5 in a nail‑biting final in Blackpool. The 22‑year‑old Doncaster‑born archer‑turned‑dart‑player began her campaign with a comfortable 5‑1 victory over Finland’s Kirsi Viinikainen, before narrowly surviving a scare against Gemma Hayter. Yet despite the triumph, Greaves admitted that the 2025 edition left her feeling "deflated" and convinced that "everyone wanted me to lose," prompting her to reconsider her long‑term goals. In an interview after the match, Greaves reflected on the emotional toll of competing in the women’s circuit.
"It’s tough, really," she said. "I’ve tried to focus on the men’s side, on getting a Tour Card. After the last Women’s Series I felt a bit deflated. I didn’t really enjoy it that much – it felt like everybody wanted me to lose.
So I thought, maybe I should just concentrate on playing better darts, on a more competitive environment, and work on my ranking." Greaves explained that the women’s game can become "a bit stale" once a player reaches the top, because the objectives become limited. "When you’ve achieved everything there is to achieve, there’s nothing else to aim for," she noted.
"After the last event I thought, ‘Now I’ll concentrate on the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour that I’ve qualified for,’ and just give it my all. I still love the women’s side, but my main ambition now is the men’s circuit and the challenges it offers." Her recent victory is only the latest chapter in a meteoric rise that began with a historic 8‑7 win over Michael Smith at Players Championship 11, making Greaves the first woman to claim a PDC ranking title. That triumph also secured her a place at the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, following appearances in both events last season. Greaves’ record in the Women’s Series is staggering: 57 titles between 2022 and 2026, alongside multiple wins on the Development Tour, Challenge Tour and the Women’s World Matchplay (2023, 2024 and 2026).
Yet she acknowledges that raw talent alone will not be enough to compete consistently with the top male players. "I play darts for enjoyment, but now it’s my job.
I love the game and I can’t get enough of it, but I know my stage game still needs improvement," she said. "I win tournaments on the floor, but I have to raise my performance under the lights." Looking ahead, Greaves is determined to sharpen her mental game. She admits that self‑doubt sometimes creeps in, especially after a strong performance when she relaxes too much.
"I sometimes get very happy in my own life and forget I need to keep pushing, keep winning, keep climbing the rankings," she confessed. "I get settled, and that’s my problem.
I have to stay hungry." Her rival, Fallon Sherrock, praised Greaves despite the loss. "Beau deserved to win.
She was the better player, so full credit to her," Sherrock said. "If someone had told me I’d reach the final, I would have bitten their hand off. Hopefully 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 I might achieve." Beyond the immediate aftermath, Greaves is already setting her sights on the broader PDC calendar. She has qualified for the Hungarian Darts Trophy and the Czech Darts Open, further cementing her presence on the Pro Tour.
"Winning a Pro Tour event put me in the rankings, and I’ve had decent runs – quarter‑finals, semi‑finals – but it’s still tough," she observed. "I enjoy the challenge of the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour coming up. It’s hard work, but it’s good for my development." When asked about her long‑term vision, Greaves emphasized that she wants to be a regular contender on the men’s side, not just an occasional participant.
"I know I can do it; I just have to work harder and believe in myself more," she said. "I sometimes doubt myself too much, and that holds me back. The goal is to become truly competitive with the men, and I’m willing to put in the effort to get there." In summary, Beau Greaves has proven that she can dominate the women’s circuit, but she now seeks to translate that success onto the broader PDC stage.
Her recent comments reveal a player who is realistic about the challenges ahead, eager to improve her stage presence, and determined to earn a Tour Card that will allow her to compete regularly against the sport’s elite. As she continues to amass titles and break barriers, the darts world will be watching closely to see whether she can fulfill her ambition of becoming a top‑tier competitor on the men’s tour.