Beau Greaves, the 22‑year‑old prodigy from Doncaster who has dominated the PDC Women’s Series, recently opened up about feeling "deflated" after the 2025 edition and her decision to concentrate on the men’s circuit. In a candid interview she explained that the pressure of constantly being the favourite and the perception that "everyone wanted me to lose" left her questioning her future in the women’s game.
Greaves, who has already amassed an astonishing 57 Women’s Series titles, said she wants to shift her attention toward earning and defending a Tour Card on the Pro Tour, where the competition is tougher and the stakes are higher. Her latest triumph came at the 2025 Women’s World Matchplay in Blackpool, where she edged out veteran Fallon Sherrock 6‑5 in a nail‑biting final. Greaves opened the match with a commanding 5‑1 win over Finland’s Kirsi Viinikainen, then survived a scare against Gemma Hayter before meeting Sherrock in the title showdown.
The final was a roller‑coaster: Sherrock claimed two consecutive legs to level the match at 5‑5, forcing a sudden‑death leg. Both players hit the maximum 180, but Greaves sealed the victory with a clinical 56 checkout, adding a third World Matchplay crown to her résumé.
The win was another milestone in a career that already includes three World Matchplay titles (2023, 2024, 2025), a historic Players Championship victory over Michael Smith in 2026 – the first time a woman has claimed a PDC ranking event – and multiple Challenge and Development Tour successes. Yet despite the accolades, Greaves admitted that the women’s circuit can feel "a bit stale" once you have reached the top.
"You work towards this goal, you achieve it, and then there isn’t much else to chase," she said. "After the last series I thought, maybe I should focus on the Pro Tour and the Euro Tour that I’ve qualified for, and just give myself something new to aim for." Greaves’ ambition to break into the men’s ranks is not just talk. Her recent performances on the Pro Tour have already earned her spots in major televised events.
By winning the Winter Gardens stage, she secured qualification for the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts and the 2027 Paddy Power World Darts Championship – tournaments she also featured in the previous year. She highlighted how competing against male players has forced her to raise her game: "It’s tough, but I enjoy the challenge. I want to improve my stage presence, because playing darts for fun is one thing, but doing it as a profession means I have to be at my best under the brightest lights." When asked about her stagecraft, Greaves acknowledged that she still has work to do. "I win a lot on the floor, but my stage game needs polishing.
I love the sport, I can’t get enough of it, and I want to support the ladies’ game, but my main goal now is to be competitive on the men’s side," she explained. She believes that the key to bridging the gap lies in consistency and mental resilience. "Sometimes I doubt myself, and that can hold me back.
I need to believe more in my ability and stay focused on the process, not just the result," she added. Sherrock, who fell just short in the decider for the second year running, praised Greaves’ performance.
"Beau deserved to win. She was the better player.
I’ll take the positives from this and use it to kick‑start my own season," Sherrock said, emphasizing her own aim to qualify for the World Championship. Looking ahead, Greaves has a packed schedule that includes the Euro Tour events, the Hungarian Darts Trophy, and the Czech Darts Open, where she hopes to continue her upward trajectory. She also plans to use the upcoming Pro Tour qualifiers as a platform to test herself against the world’s best and to accumulate ranking points needed for a full Tour Card. Beyond the darts arena, Greaves is aware of her role as a trailblazer for women in the sport.
Her historic victories have opened doors for future generations, proving that a female player can compete – and win – at the highest levels. She hopes her journey will inspire more young women to pick up a dart and aim for the top, while also encouraging the PDC to keep expanding opportunities for mixed‑gender competition. In summary, Beau Greaves stands at a crossroads: she has already conquered the women’s circuit, collecting multiple World Matchplay titles, a Players Championship win, and a staggering 57 Women’s Series victories. Yet she feels a pull toward the more demanding men’s tour, where she believes the next phase of her career will unfold.
With a clear focus on earning a Tour Card, improving her stage game, and competing in major events like the Grand Slam and World Championship, Greaves is poised to rewrite the narrative of what a female darts player can achieve. Her determination, combined with her proven talent, suggests that the best may still be ahead, and fans can expect to see her name on more winner’s lists – perhaps not just in the women’s brackets, but across the entire PDC landscape.