Is Beau Greaves' Era in the PDC Women’s Series Over? She Says She’ll Concentrate on Her Tour Card

Beau Greaves, the 22‑year‑old dart prodigy from Doncaster, has just clinched her third Women’s World Matchplay crown in four seasons, edging out veteran Fallon Sherrock 6‑5 in a nail‑biting finale at Blackpool's Winter Gardens. The victory, which saw her survive a 5‑1 opening win over Finland's Kirsi Viinikainen and a later scare against Gemma Hayter, adds another feather to an already impressive résumé that includes a record 57 PDC Women’s Series titles.

Yet, despite the triumph, Greaves admitted that the 2025 Women’s Series left her feeling "deflated" and convinced that many people wanted her to lose. She says she is now turning her focus toward the men’s circuit and her PDC Tour Card, aiming to prove herself on the Pro Tour and Euro Tour events. In the final, Greaves and Sherrock traded legs in a dramatic seesaw battle.

Sherrock, known as "The Queen of the Palace," took two consecutive legs to level the match at 5‑5, forcing a sudden‑death leg. Both players hit the maximum 180s, but Greaves secured the win with a decisive 56 checkout, sealing her place among the sport’s elite women’s players. Greaves' dominance in the women's game is undeniable. She has amassed a staggering 57 Women’s Series titles between 2022 and 2026, and she has also captured three Women’s World Matchplay titles (2023, 2024, and 2026).

Her achievements extend beyond the women’s circuit: she made history in 2026 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 earned her spots in the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, confirming her status as a trailblazer.

When asked about her future, Greaves was candid. "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 it felt like everyone wanted me to lose. So I decided to concentrate on improving my darts, climbing the rankings, and giving myself a new goal." She explained that the women’s circuit can feel "stale" once a player reaches the top, because the objectives become limited.

"When you’ve already won everything, there’s nothing else to chase," she noted. "That’s why I’m looking at the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour, which I’ve already qualified for.

I still love the women’s game, but my main ambition now is to compete on the men’s side and meet the challenges that come with it." Greaves also reflected on the mental side of her game. "I play darts for fun, but now it’s my job," she said. "I love the sport and I can’t get enough of it. Yet I know my stage presence needs work.

I win floor tournaments, but I have to raise my performance under lights." Her recent win at the Winter Gardens not only added another trophy to her cabinet but also secured her qualification for two of the sport’s biggest events. She will appear at the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 World Championship, having already featured in both tournaments the previous year. Greaves admitted that competing at that level is demanding.

"Winning a Pro Tour event put me in the rankings, but staying there is hard. I’ve reached quarter‑finals and semi‑finals, but the competition is fierce. I enjoy the challenge and I want to keep improving." Looking ahead, Greaves knows there is a long road before she can consistently challenge the top male players. "I have a lot of work to do to be truly competitive with the men," she said.

"I believe in myself, but I need to train harder, stay focused, and stop doubting myself. Sometimes I get complacent after a win, and that hurts my progress." Sherrock, who fell short in the deciding leg for the second year in a row, praised Greaves’ performance. "Beau deserved to win.

She was the better player, and I give her full credit," Sherrock said. "If someone had told me I’d reach the final, I would have laughed. I hope this loss kick‑starts my season – my goal is to get to the World Championship and maybe go on a run again." Beyond the headlines, Greaves’ career trajectory illustrates a broader shift in darts. Her success on both the women’s and men’s tours demonstrates that talent can transcend traditional gender divisions in the sport.

By targeting the Pro Tour and Euro Tour, she hopes to inspire other female players to aim higher and challenge the status quo. Greaves’ list of achievements reads like a trophy cabinet on steroids: three Women’s World Matchplay titles (2023, 2024, 2026), a Players Championship win (2026), two Challenge Tour victories (2025), four Development Tour titles (2024‑25), and a staggering 57 Women’s Series titles spanning 2022‑26.

And she is still only 22. She also warned her rivals that she never surprises herself – she knows she can beat anyone on a good day. "I’m inconsistent at times, but I can also be very consistent. It’s a matter of finding the right conditions and mindset," Greaves explained, noting that she has already qualified for events like the Hungarian Darts Trophy and the Czech Darts Open on the Pro Tour.

In summary, while Beau Greaves continues to dominate the women’s circuit, she is deliberately pivoting toward the men’s tour to test herself against the very best. Her recent victories have opened doors to major televised events, and her ambition to improve her stage game and climb the rankings suggests that we have not yet seen the final chapter of her career. Whether she will become a regular contender on the Pro Tour remains to be seen, but her determination, talent, and willingness to challenge herself indicate that her impact on the sport will only grow.