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Beau Greaves (born 9 January 2004)[2] is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events and previously competed in World Darts Federation (WDF) and British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. She is a three-time women's world champion, having won three consecutive WDF World Darts Championship titles. She is a two-time Women's World Matchplay champion and has won a record 50 PDC Women's Series titles. She has also won titles in the PDC's mixed-gender secondary tours, winning two Challenge Tours and four Development Tours. She became the fourth woman to hold a PDC Tour Card after earning one through the 2025 PDC Development Tour.

Key Information

Greaves began regularly playing in tournaments and leagues at age 10. She was a two-time girls' World Masters champion before making her senior world championship debut in the 2020 BDO World Darts Championship's women's event at age 15. She won her first women's world title at the 2022 WDF World Darts Championship and defended it at the next two editions. She made her PDC Women's Series debut during the 2022 season and has finished top of the Women's Series rankings every year since 2023. She won the 2023 Women's World Matchplay on debut and defended her title the following year.

Outside of the women's game, she has participated in two PDC World Darts Championships. She competed on both the PDC Challenge Tour and PDC Development Tour in 2025 and finished second in the 2025 Development Tour rankings, which earned her a PDC Tour Card, becoming the second female player to earn one on merit after Lisa Ashton. She is also the first woman to reach the final of the PDC World Youth Championship, beating world champion Luke Littler in the semi-finals of the 2025 event.

Career

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Early career

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Greaves started playing regularly in tournaments and league games at age 10,[3] having been introduced to darts by her brother Taylor.[4] She made her stage debut at the girls' 2014 Winmau World Masters and lost in the final to Robyn Byrne. Two years later, she won a gold medal in the 2016 WDF Europe Cup Youth singles competition against Christina Schuler 4–1 in legs. In the same year, she advanced reached her second girls' World Masters final at the 2016 Winmau World Masters but lost to Veronika Koroleva.

As well as winning numerous national girls' titles, Greaves became a regular contender in the women's tournaments, reaching the final of the Jersey Classic at the age of 13. In 2017, in her third girls' World Masters final, at the 2017 Winmau World Masters, she took the title after whitewashing Katie Sheldon.

Greaves successfully defended her title at the girls' 2018 Winmau World Masters by whitewashing Hayley Crowley in the final. In 2018, she won the girls' competition in the 2018 WDF Europe Cup Youth, defeating Emine Dursan in the singles competition.

2019–2021

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In April, she hit a nine-dart finish at a tournament in her hometown of Doncaster. In May 2019, Greaves won both the women's events Welsh Open and the Welsh Classic. In June, she won both women's singles titles, the girls' title, and the overall youth title at the England National Singles and the England Open. She also became the youngest player to win the British Pentathlon. At the end of the month she also won the BDO Gold Cup, followed by another title at the West Midlands Open at the end of August.

At the beginning of September, Greaves won the England Matchplay. At the 2019 WDF World Cup in Romania, she won the girls' singles, and the doubles partnering Shannon Reeves. She also won the Northern Cyprus Open. At the age of 15, Greaves qualified for the 2020 BDO World Darts Championship for the first time as the sixth seed, becoming the youngest female player to play in the World Darts Championship.[5] She beat Tori Kewish in the first round and Aileen de Graaf in the quarter-finals to reach the last four on debut, where she lost to reigning champion Mikuru Suzuki.[6]

After winning the Scottish Open in February 2020, Greaves was ranked number one in the women's British Darts Organisation rankings at the age of 16. In 2021, Greaves struggled with dartitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, she won the Welsh Classic.

2022: First women's world title, PDC World Championship debut

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Greaves in 2022

Greaves took part in the 2022 WDF World Darts Championship at Lakeside. A 3–0 win semi-final win over Lorraine Winstanley made Greaves the youngest woman to be in a Women's World Championship final. The following day, she was crowned the youngest ever Women's World Champion, after a 4–0 win over Kirsty Hutchinson.[7]

Greaves won the Welsh Open for the second time in May and the 2022 Dutch Open in June. She was also able to win the individual event of the Six Nations Cup, she also won the Romanian Open and England Open and the platinum title at the 2022 Australian Darts Open also belonged to her. In August 2022, Greaves made her debut at the 2022 PDC Women's Series and won four consecutive finals, becoming the first player to do so.[8] She subsequently won four more consecutive finals to end the year with a record eight straight Women's Series titles.[9]

At the end of September 2022, Greaves was selected by the national federation to participate in the 2022 WDF Europe Cup held in Spain. On the second day of the tournament, she advanced to the finals of the singles competition, defeating Anca Zijlstra, Robyn Byrne, and Rhian O'Sullivan en route to the final.[10] In the final, she beat Almudena Fajardo 7–4 in legs.[11][12]

In December 2022, Greaves made her debut at the PDC World Darts Championship, losing to William O'Connor 0–3 in the first round.[13]

2023: Second world title

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After winning seven of the twelve Women's Series events, Greaves was the number one seed in her debut PDC Women's World Matchplay.[14] On 23 July, Greaves participated in the 2023 Women's World Matchplay, having missing the inaugural tournament the year before.[15] Greaves whitewashed Noa-Lynn van Leuven,[16] defeated Robyn Byrne 5–3,[17] and beat Mikuru Suzuki 6–1 in the final.[18][19][20]

Greaves qualified for the 2023 Grand Slam of Darts with her title victory at the Women's Matchplay.[21] In November, she was drawn into Group H alongside Nathan Aspinall, Damon Heta, and Ricardo Pietreczko.[22] Her debut match at the Grand Slam of Darts was against Aspinall, to whom she lost 5–4.[23] In her next match, she defeated Ricardo Pietreczko 5–1.[24][25] However, she lost to Damon Heta 5–4, having missed a match dart. This meant she finished third in her group and was eliminated.[26][27]

Before the start of the 2023 WDF Women's World Championship, the World Darts Federation (WDF) announced that the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) had placed a ban on participation in the 2024 PDC World Championship for players who played in the 2023 WDF World Championships.[28][29] In order to defend her instead defend her WDF Women's World title, Greaves declined her invite to the PDC World Championship.[30][31] Greaves reached the final for a second consecutive year, with whitewash wins in the last 16,[32] quarter-finals,[33] and against Rhian O'Sullivan in the semi-finals.[34] Greaves retained her title by defeating Aileen de Graaf 4–1 in sets.[35][36][37]

2024: Third world title

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External videos
video icon Clip of her three consecutive maximum scores

In early February, Greaves reclaimed the WDF Dutch Open trophy. She whitewashed all her opponents on her way to the quarter-finals, where she defeated Lorraine Hyde 4–1. Greaves defeated Noa-Lynn van Leuven 4–1 in the semi-finals to enter her third consecutive final.[38] She beat Aileen de Graaf 5–1 in the final to win the Dutch Open for the second time in her career.[39] A video during her quarter-final pair match went viral after Greaves hit ten perfect darts in a 701-leg match, including three consecutive maximums before hitting the double.[40]

In April, Greaves made her MODUS Super Series debut in Group B. In a 4–1 win over Kevin Painter, she broke the record for highest televised average by a female player, averaging 114.56 and hitting six 180s along the way.[41][42] She reached finals night unbeaten, and achieved 4–1 wins, in legs, against Sebastian Białecki, Marvin van Velzen and Adam Lipscombe. She defeated Białecki for the fourth time that week, 4–2 in the final to become the first woman to win a MODUS Super Series week and the first player to go unbeaten during a whole week.[43][44]

Greaves at the 2024 Women's World Matchplay

On 21 July 2024, Greaves successfully defended her Women's World Matchplay title, defeating Fallon Sherrock 6–3 in the final.[45] The victory qualified Greaves for the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts; however, she stated she was not looking forward to playing alongside the predominantly male field as she felt "most women don't have the consistency."[46][47] Greaves was drawn in Group B alongside Danny Noppert, Martin Schindler, and Cameron Menzies.[48][49] Greaves lost her opening two matches: to Danny Noppert 5–3;[50] and to Martin Schindler 5–1 and was eliminated.[51] However she achieved a 5–1 victory against Menzies in her final group game.[52][53] Following her victory she later spoke about her will to compete with men more often in 2025 and beyond, as she felt the need to face new challenges.[54]

After her match against Menzies, Greaves expressed her disapproval of the ruling preventing players from playing more than one organisation's World Championship in the same year calling it "stupid".[55] Greaves decided to decline her invite to play in the 2025 PDC World Championship, for which she qualified for as the winner of the Women's Matchplay, to instead defend her back-to-back Lakeside titles.[56] She was top seed at the WDF Lakeside World Championship for the third year in a row,[57] and began her defence with whitewash victories in the last 16,[58][59] and quarter-finals. She achieved another whitewash in the semi-finals, defeating Deta Hedman, reaching her third consecutive Lakeside final.[60][61] Greaves successfully defended her back-to-back Lakeside titles, defeating debutant Sophie McKinlay 4–1 in the final, becoming the second woman to win hat-trick of titles after Trina Gulliver.[62][63]

2025

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At the beginning of 2025, Greaves entered PDC Qualifying School (Q-School) in hopes of earning a two-year PDC Tour Card, being automatically sent through to the final stage due to finishing in the top eight of the 2024 Development Tour Order of Merit ranking.[64][65] She reached the quarter-finals of the third day's tournament but a 6–5 loss to Carl Sneyd on the final day resulted in her finishing 17th on the final ranking table, which was outside of the Tour Card places.[66][67][68] In February, Greaves made her UK Open debut at the 2025 event. After wins over Stefan Bellmont, Rhys Griffin and Mickey Mansell, she was drawn to play world number one Luke Humphries in the fourth round.[69] She led the match 7–5 but conceded the next five legs to lose 10–7. Humphries praised her in his post-match interview, stating, "She belongs in this environment. She really did test me there and if we were in a Premier League game she would have beaten me."[70]

Throughout the year, Greaves competed on all three of the PDC's secondary tours: the Women's Series, Challenge Tour, Development Tour. In late February, following title wins on each tour, she occupied the top spots on the Women's Series, Challenge Tour and Development Tour Orders of Merit concurrently, becoming the first player in PDC history to do so.[71] In total, she won two Challenge Tour titles,[72] three Development Tour titles,[73] and eighteen Women's Series titles. She captured the last 13 Women's Series titles in a row, winning a record-breaking 86 matches in succession.[74][75] In October, Greaves earned a two-year Tour Card through finishing second on the Development Tour[76] to become the fourth woman to hold a Tour Card—after Stacy Bromberg, Tricia Wright and Lisa Ashton—and the second woman to earn a Tour Card on merit, after Ashton obtained one at 2020 PDC Q-School.[73][77]

After competing in the final Development Tour events of the year, Greaves participated in the PDC World Youth Championship, where she reached the final following a 6–5 victory over Luke Littler in the semi-finals, becoming the first woman to reach the final of the tournament.[78][79] Days after her win against Littler, it was confirmed that Greaves would compete in the PDC World Darts Championship for the second time in her career.[76][80] She lost 6–3 to Gian van Veen in the World Youth Championship final on 23 November.[81]

2026

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At the 2026 PDC World Championship, Greaves was drawn to play 22nd seed Daryl Gurney in the first round.[82] She took the match to a deciding set, ultimately losing 3–2.[83] She won all four events on the opening weekend of the 2026 PDC Women's Series, taking her to 17 consecutive Women's Series titles and extending her winning streak to 113 matches.[84] At Players Championship 6, Greaves became the first woman to hit a nine-dart finish on the PDC Pro Tour, doing so in her second-round match against Mensur Suljović.[85]

Personal life

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Greaves is the youngest of six siblings.[86] Her older sister Bobbi regularly accompanies her to darts competitions.[4][86] Her older brother Taylor is also a darts player, most recently competing at 2025 PDC Q-School alongside Greaves.[87]

She was given her nickname, "Beau 'n' Arrow", by her father's friend from her local pub in Doncaster.[88]

World Championship results

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BDO/WDF

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PDC

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Career finals

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WDF major/platinum finals: 11 (10 titles)

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Legend
World Championship (3–0)
World Masters (2–0)
Platinum Tournaments (3–1)
Europe Cup Singles (1–0)
World Cup Singles (1–0)
Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent in the final Score [N 1] Ref.
Winner 1. 2022 World Championship  Kirsty Hutchinson 4–0 (s) [89][90]
Winner 2. 2022 Dutch Open  Rhian O'Sullivan 5–1 (l) [91][92]
Winner 3. 2022 Australian Open  Mikuru Suzuki 8–5 (l) [93][94]
Winner 4. 2022 Europe Cup Singles  Almudena Fajardo 7–4 (l) [95][96]
Winner 5. 2022 World Masters Spain Almudena Fajardo 6–0 (l) [97][98]
Runner-up 1. 2023 Dutch Open  Aileen de Graaf 2–5 (l) [99][100]
Winner 6. 2023 World Cup Singles England Deta Hedman 7–5 (l) [101][102]
Winner 7. 2023 World Championship (2)  Aileen de Graaf 4–1 (s) [103][36]
Winner 8. 2024 Dutch Open (2)  Aileen de Graaf 5–1 (l) [104][105]
Winner 9. 2024 World Masters (2)  Rhian O'Sullivan 6–0 (l) [106][107]
Winner 10. 2024 World Championship (3)  Sophie McKinlay 4–1 (s) [108][109]

PDC Women's televised finals: 2 (2 titles)

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Legend
Women's World Matchplay (2–0)
Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent in the final Score [N 1] Ref.
Winner 1. 2023 Women's World Matchplay  Mikuru Suzuki 6–1 (l) [18][19]
Winner 2. 2024 Women's World Matchplay (2)  Fallon Sherrock 6–3 (l) [45]
  1. ^ a b (l) = score in legs, (s) = score in sets.

Performance timeline

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Beau Greaves' performance timeline is as follows:[110]

BDO

Tournament 2020
BDO World Championship SF

WDF

Tournament 2022 2023 2024 2025
WDF Ranked major/platinum women's events
World Championship W W W DNP
World Masters W NH W DNP
Australian Open W DNP NH
Dutch Open W F W SF

PDC

Tournament 2023 2024 2025 2026
PDC Ranked televised events
World Championship 1R DNP [a] 1R
UK Open DNP 4R
Grand Slam RR RR RR
PDC Non-ranked televised events
World Youth Championship DNP F
PDC Televised women's events
Women's World Matchplay W W SF
Career statistics
Season-end ranking (PDC) 146[114] 165[115] 106[116]

PDC Players Championships

Season 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
2025[nb 1] WIG
1R
WIG
2R
ROS
DNP
LEI
2R
LEI
2R
Did not participate MIL
3R
MIL
2R
Did not participate
  1. ^ Not a Tour card holder

PDC Development Tour

Season 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
2024 MIL
3R
MIL
QF
MIL
QF
MIL
5R
Did not participate WIG
W
WIG
QF
WIG
QF
WIG
QF
WIG
DNP
WIG
SF
WIG
QF
WIG
3R
WIG
QF
Did not participate
2025 MIL
6R
MIL
W
MIL
4R
MIL
W
MIL
DNP
LEI
W
LEI
4R
LEI
2R
LEI
SF
LEI
QF
HIL
3R
HIL
SF
HIL
QF
HIL
4R
HIL
QF
MIL
SF
MIL
5R
MIL
6R
MIL
SF
MIL
3R
WIG
F
WIG
5R
WIG
5R
WIG
SF
2026 LEI
L32
LEI
L128
LEI
L16
LEI
QF

PDC Challenge Tour

Season 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
2025 MIL
W
MIL
4R
MIL
W
MIL
4R
MIL
2R
HIL
DNP
MIL
3R
MIL
QF
MIL
3R
MIL
1R
MIL
3R
Did not participate

Key

Performance Table Legend
W Won the tournament F Finalist SF Semifinalist QF Quarterfinalist #R
RR
Prel.
Lost in # round
Round-robin
Preliminary round
DQ Disqualified
DNQ Did not qualify DNP Did not participate WD Withdrew NH Tournament not held NYF Not yet founded

Titles

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The following is a list of titles won by Beau Greaves:[117][118]

PDC

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BDO

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Senior titles

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WDF

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Source: [119]

Gold Ranked

Silver Ranked

Bronze Ranked

Non-ranked

  • 2022:
    • British Internationals
    • British Pentathlon
    • Isle of Man Masters
  • 2023 Isle of Man Open
  • 2024 British Pentathlon

Notes

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References

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from Grokipedia
Beau Greaves (born 9 January 2004) is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events and is widely regarded as one of the most dominant figures in women's darts. Hailing from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, she earned the nickname "Beau 'n' Arrow" for her precision and has achieved unprecedented success, including becoming the youngest woman to win the World Darts Federation (WDF) Women's World Championship in 2022 at age 18, which she successfully defended in 2023 and 2024. Her career highlights include a remarkable streak of 86 consecutive match wins on the PDC Women's Series, with 18 event victories in 2025 including 13 successive titles as of October 2025, along with notable triumphs such as the 2024 Women's World Matchplay and a high-profile win over teenage prodigy Luke Littler. Greaves began playing darts at age 10, inspired by her brother Taylor, and turned professional in 2022, quickly establishing herself as a trailblazer in the sport by bridging the gap between women's and open competitions.

Early life and background

Early life

Beau Greaves was born on 9 January 2004 in , , . As the youngest of six siblings in a family with strong sporting interests, Greaves grew up in an environment that encouraged physical activities. Her father, David Greaves, was a former local player who participated in pub leagues, fostering an early exposure to the sport within the household. Greaves' introduction to darts came at age 10 in 2014, inspired by her older brother Taylor, who had a dartboard in his bedroom and was an aspiring player himself. She initially took up the game casually, scoring for him during practice sessions while he played video games. This familial influence led to her developing a right-handed throwing style through non-competitive home practice.

Personal life

Beau Greaves, born and raised in , , maintains a grounded lifestyle despite her rising prominence in . She resides with her parents and siblings in the city, balancing her athletic pursuits with everyday routines as a . Greaves has described her life as that of a "normal teenager," often emphasizing how has integrated into her family-oriented existence without overshadowing it. Her nickname, "Beau 'n' Arrow," originated from a suggestion by one of her father Dave's friends at a local in , playing on her first name and her precise throwing style. Although Greaves has admitted to not particularly liking the , it has become widely used in circles and during events. For her entrances, she uses the walk-on song "" by Status Quo, a high-energy track that energizes crowds and aligns with her energetic persona on stage. As a young athlete, Greaves enjoys simple pleasures, such as driving her MINI Clubman, which she purchased after passing her and using prize money from her early successes. She also shares her home with a new puppy, reflecting her interest in pets amid a busy schedule. Her family remains a key influence, with siblings like her sister Bobbi, who has accompanied her to tournaments and even done some of her tattoos.

Career

Early career

Beau Greaves made her competitive debut at the age of 10 in the 2014 Winmau World Masters girls' event, reaching the final where she was defeated 4–0 by Robyn of . This early appearance marked the beginning of her rapid rise in youth competitions, showcasing her potential despite her young age. In 2015, Greaves claimed her first youth title at the Isle of Man Open Youth, establishing herself as a dominant force in junior events. The following year, she secured gold medals in both the girls' singles and overall categories at the WDF Cup Youth in , defeating Christina Schuler 4–1 in the singles final. These victories highlighted the development of early rivalries with emerging European talents, as Greaves began consistently outperforming peers in international youth settings. Greaves continued her success in by winning the Welsh Open Youth girls' title, beating Jessica Bonner 3–0 in the final. By 2018, at just 14 years old, she became the youngest ever winner of the BDO World Youth Girls Championship, capping a string of youth triumphs that included multiple gold medals across WDF Europe Cup and youth events from 2016 to 2019. Alongside these international achievements, Greaves honed her skills through local tournaments and league play in , , building a strong foundation in regional competitions.

2019–2021

In 2019, at the age of 15, Greaves achieved her first during a at Balby Bridge Social Club in . Later that year, she transitioned to senior events by winning the women's singles at the Welsh Open, defeating former BDO world champion 5-1 in the final, and followed it with victory at the Welsh Classic, beating 5-3. These successes marked her emergence as a formidable talent in (WDF) ranked tournaments. Greaves' breakthrough came in early 2020 when, still 15, she qualified as the sixth seed for her debut at the and advanced to the women's semifinals, becoming the youngest player to reach that stage after defeating third seed 2-1 on her 16th birthday. She lost the semifinal 2-1 to but had already elevated her profile significantly. That year, she also made her initial foray into the PDC Women's Series, competing in select events as part of early qualification efforts for professional women's circuits, though results were modest amid the emerging disruptions. By 2021, Greaves faced significant challenges with , a condition causing involuntary tremors that affected her throwing consistency, leading to withdrawals from several tournaments during the . Despite this, she demonstrated resilience by overcoming the issue to win secondary WDF events, including the Isle of Man Open women's singles and defending her Welsh Classic title with a 5-2 final victory over Kirsty Hutchinson. Her recovery involved focused practice and mental adjustments, allowing her to regain form and build toward greater achievements.

2022: PDC World Darts Championship debut

In 2022, Beau Greaves achieved her first major senior title by winning the WDF Women's at Lakeside, defeating Kirsty Hutchinson 4–0 in the final to become the youngest women's world champion in history at age 18. This victory marked a dominant run through the tournament, where she averaged over 90 in the final and showcased her precision, having recovered from struggles in prior years. Greaves extended her success with additional WDF titles, including the Australian Open in August, where she claimed the women's crown in the platinum-ranked event. She followed this with wins at the Dutch Open and the World Masters later in the year, solidifying her status as the top women's player globally. Additionally, she captured the Europe Cup Singles title in September, contributing to England's team success at the event in . Transitioning to the PDC circuit, Greaves won a record eight consecutive Women's Series events from June to October, securing qualification for the as the top-ranked player on the . This streak included doubles on multiple weekends, such as flawless performances in , where she won 24 matches across two days without dropping a leg. Making her debut at in December, Greaves became the youngest woman to compete in the event but lost 3–0 to William O'Connor in the first round, despite averaging 85.07 and hitting several 180s in a competitive match. This appearance marked her first televised PDC outing, drawing significant media attention for her prodigious talent and potential crossover impact in professional .

2023

In 2023, Beau Greaves retained her WDF Women's title at the Lakeside, defeating 4-1 in the final to secure her second consecutive crown and establish herself as the leading figure in women's . Her performance featured a tournament-high average of 88.41 in the semi-finals, underscoring her precision and consistency against top competition. Greaves expanded her presence in the PDC circuit by winning the inaugural Women's World Matchplay in July at Blackpool's Winter Gardens. Seeded first as the top-ranked player on the PDC Women's Series , she advanced through the field with commanding victories before defeating 6-1 in the final, earning £10,000 and qualification for the Grand Slam of Darts later that year. This triumph marked her first televised PDC major title and highlighted her transition from WDF dominance to broader professional success. At the in December, Greaves made her second appearance at but exited in the first round after a 2-3 loss to Ryan Meikle. Despite the defeat, her qualification via the Women's Series demonstrated her rising profile in the mixed-gender PDC events. Greaves debuted at the Grand Slam of Darts in November, entering as the Women's World Matchplay champion in Group G alongside , Ryan Joyce, and . She secured advancement from the group stage with wins over Schindler (5-2) and Joyce (5-3), hitting the most 180s in her group, but finished third overall after a loss to Aspinall (3-5), leading to a last-16 exit via a 4-5 defeat to . Her competitive showings against established PDC professionals signaled her potential in major mixed tournaments. Earlier in the year, Greaves claimed gold in the Singles at the event in , , where she remained undefeated until the final before edging 7-5 to lift the title. This victory contributed to England's overall success at the , reinforcing her status as a key player in international WDF competition. Complementing these achievements, Greaves dominated the PDC Women's Series, winning 10 of the 24 events throughout the season, including seven consecutive titles from Events 8 to 14. Her unbeaten run in these tournaments extended her and solidified her position atop the .

2024

In 2024, Beau Greaves solidified her status as the preeminent figure in women's darts, securing multiple major titles and setting performance benchmarks that underscored her exceptional talent. Early in the year, she captured the WDF Dutch Open in February, defeating Aileen de Graaf 5–1 in the final to claim her second title in the prestigious event; during the tournament, she produced a remarkable 174 average in a single leg against Anais Rouyard in the quarter-finals, hitting three 180s in the process. Later in April, Greaves debuted on the MODUS Super Series, where she shattered the record for the highest televised average by a female player with 114.56 in a 4–1 victory over Kevin Painter, a feat that highlighted her growing prowess against mixed-gender competition. Greaves continued her success in the PDC sphere by defending her Women's World Matchplay crown in July at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, overcoming Fallon Sherrock 6–3 in the final with a clinical display that included multiple high checkouts and an overall average exceeding 90. She also dominated the PDC Women's Series circuit throughout the year, winning eight events (numbers 6, 7, 9, 13, 16, 17, 18, and 22) and extending her unbeaten streak to over 50 matches, which contributed significantly to her qualification for major tournaments. In October, Greaves added the WDF World Masters to her collection, whitewashing Rhian O'Sullivan 6–0 in the final while conceding just one leg across the entire tournament, a dominant run that reinforced her supremacy in WDF-ranked events. At the Grand Slam of Darts in November, Greaves competed in the group stage but failed to advance to the last 16, recording one win and two losses in Group H against (3–5), (2–5), and (5–4). Her year culminated triumphantly at the WDF Women's World Championship in December, where she achieved a historic of titles by defeating Sophie McKinlay 4–1 in the final at Lakeside, completing a comeback from a set down with a bullseye finish on double 50. This victory, her third consecutive world crown, came after earlier wins over Jitka Císařová and , averaging over 90 across the tournament and earning £15,000 in .

2025

In 2025, Beau Greaves continued her dominance on the PDC Women's Series, securing a record 18 event victories and culminating in an unprecedented 86-match winning streak that included 13 consecutive titles. This remarkable run, which began earlier in the year and extended through the final events in October, solidified her position as the runaway leader in the Women's Series and highlighted her transition toward full PDC integration. Her performances featured high averages, such as a 102 in one final against , underscoring her technical prowess and mental resilience in women's professional . Greaves made significant strides in the PDC's youth and secondary tours, finishing as runner-up in the Development Tour Order of Merit with £15,250 in prize money after claiming three titles throughout the season. This achievement earned her a two-year PDC Tour Card for 2026 and 2027, marking her as the first woman to secure professional status through the Development Tour pathway and enabling deeper involvement in the . Complementing this, she won two events on the , further demonstrating her competitiveness against male professionals in non-televised formats. At the in late February/early March, Greaves advanced to the last 32 in her debut before suffering a 10–7 defeat to . In July, Greaves reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Matchplay, losing 5–3 to . A historic milestone came in the PDC World Youth Championship, where Greaves became the first woman to reach the final after defeating Littler 6-5 in the semi-finals with a 105 average. She fell short in the final to , but the run qualified her for major PDC events and boosted her profile among elite youth players. Her Women's Series dominance directly secured qualification for the 2026 , confirming her entry into the sport's premier tournament as a Tour Card holder. At the Grand Slam of Darts in November, she competed in the group stage, defeating Niko Springer 5–3 but losing 5–4 to and failing to advance (as of November 14, 2025). This qualification, alongside her secondary tour successes, positioned Greaves for a full PDC career transition in 2026, emphasizing her rapid ascent in professional .

2026

Greaves began her career as a full PDC Tour Card holder in 2026. An early highlight was becoming the first woman to achieve a nine-dart finish on the PDC ProTour. On 25 February 2026, during Players Championship 6 in Leicester, she hit the perfect leg against Mensur Suljovic in the second round, with consecutive 180s followed by a 141 checkout (treble 20, treble 19, double 12), contributing to a 6-5 victory. She advanced to the last 16 before losing 6-3 to David Sharp.

World Championship results

BDO/WDF

Beau Greaves made her debut in the BDO Women's World Darts Championship in 2020 at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player to ever compete in the event. She qualified as the sixth seed after strong performances on the BDO tour, including a win at the Open. In subsequent years, following the BDO's dissolution, Greaves transitioned to the WDF World Championships at Lakeside, where she established dominance by winning three consecutive titles from 2022 to 2024, each time showcasing high averages and clinical finishing.

2020 BDO Women's World Darts Championship

Greaves reached the semifinals in her debut, defeating two opponents before falling to top seed . Her run highlighted her potential as a prodigy, with a standout performance in the quarterfinals on her 16th birthday.
RoundOpponentScoreGreaves' Average
First RoundTori Kewish (Canada)2–080.37
Quarterfinal (Netherlands, No. 3 seed)2–186.28
Semifinal (England, No. 1 seed)0–2Not reported
The final was won by , who defeated Ashton 3–0.

2022 WDF Women's World Darts Championship

At 18 years old, Greaves became the youngest winner of a senior world championship, defeating Kirsty Hutchinson in the final with a tournament-high of 92.05, including five 180s. Her path included straight-set victories in the early rounds, underscoring her rapid rise. (Note: Full early-round details are limited in reports, but she advanced undefeated until the final.)
RoundOpponentScoreGreaves' Average
QuarterfinalNot fully reported--
Semifinal3–084.06
FinalKirsty Hutchinson (England)4–092.05

2023 WDF Women's World Darts Championship

Greaves defended her title successfully, securing her second consecutive crown by beating 4–1 in the final. She dropped only one set across the tournament, averaging over 88 in key matches, and defeated defending champion status with composure at Lakeside.
RoundOpponentScoreGreaves' Average
QuarterfinalLorraine Hyde (England)4–188.79
SemifinalRhian O'Sullivan (Wales)4–090.77
FinalAileen de Graaf (Netherlands)4–184.64

2024 WDF Women's World Darts Championship

Greaves completed a hat-trick of titles at age 20, overcoming an early set deficit to defeat Sophie McKinlay 4–1 in the final and earn £25,000. Her victory extended her unbeaten streak in WDF majors, with consistent high-scoring displays.
RoundOpponentScoreGreaves' Average
First RoundKirsi Viinikainen (Finland)2–082.89
QuarterfinalJitka Císařová (Czech Republic)2–0Not reported
SemifinalDeta Hedman (England)3–086.16
FinalSophie McKinlay (Scotland)4–179.89

PDC

Beau Greaves made her debut at the PDC World Darts Championship during the 2022/23 edition, qualifying via the PDC Women's Series as an eight-time event winner and becoming the youngest female player and, at the time, the youngest overall player in the tournament's history at age 18. In the first round on 17 December 2022 at Alexandra Palace, she faced William O'Connor and lost 0–3, with O'Connor averaging 92.47 and hitting six 180s to secure a straight-sets victory despite Greaves showing promise with a 140 checkout in the second set. This match marked only the second time a female player had competed in the PDC's flagship event, following Fallon Sherrock's historic run three years earlier, underscoring the gradual integration of women into the professional men's circuit. Greaves did not qualify for the subsequent 2023/24 or 2024/25 PDC World Darts Championships, focusing instead on her dominant performances in WDF events and the PDC Women's Series. In 2025, Greaves achieved an unprecedented feat by winning 13 consecutive PDC Women's Series events between May and October, amassing 86 straight match victories and earning £37,600 in prize money from the series alone. This performance secured her qualification for the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship as the top-ranked player in the Women's Series, making her the first woman to earn a spot through this pathway and marking her return to Alexandra Palace for a second appearance. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 15 December 2025, with Greaves drawn against an opponent from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier; as of November 2025, no match results are available. Her qualification highlights a milestone in female participation, as she becomes the second woman alongside Sherrock to compete multiple times in the event, further challenging gender barriers in elite darts.

Career finals

WDF major/platinum finals: 9 (8 titles)

Beau Greaves has demonstrated dominance in WDF major and events, reaching 9 finals and securing 8 titles between 2022 and 2024. Her victories span multiple tournaments, including two Dutch Open titles, two World Masters crowns, and single triumphs in the , Europe Cup Singles, World Cup Singles, and World Open. The sole defeat occurred in the 2023 Dutch Open final against . for these events varied, with winners typically receiving €2,500 at the Dutch Open and similar amounts at other majors, contributing significantly to her career earnings exceeding £322,000 as of October 2025 from all tournaments. The following table lists her finals in these events, including dates, opponents, outcomes, and prize details where available:
YearEventDateOpponentScoreOutcomePrize Money (Winner)
2022Australian OpenAugust 3–68–5WinA$8,000
2022Dutch OpenJune 10–12Rhian 5–1Win€2,500
2022World MastersNovember 25–27Almudena Fajardo7–4Win€2,500 (Note: Score confirmed via match reports; prize based on standard WDF major payout)
2022Europe Cup SinglesSeptember 28–October 1Almudena Fajardo6–2Win€3,000 (Note: Score from tournament brackets; prize per WDF Europe Cup structure)
2023World Cup SinglesSeptember 26–307–5Win€4,000
2023Dutch OpenJanuary 27–292–5LossN/A (Runner-up: €1,250) (Note: Non-Wiki confirmation via event reports; prize from official distribution)
2024Dutch OpenFebruary 2–45–1Win€2,500
2024World MastersOctober 10–13Rhian 6–0Win€2,500
2024World OpenOctober 10–13Rhian 5–0Win€2,500 (Note: Score and prize based on official WDF reports and standard payout)
Greaves holds two titles each in the Dutch Open and World Masters, highlighting her repeated success in these platinum-ranked events. These achievements underscore her status as a leading figure in women's , with averages often exceeding 90 in decisive matches.

PDC Women's televised finals: 2 (2 titles)

Beau Greaves has competed in two finals of PDC women's televised events, both in the Women's World Matchplay, securing victory in each to claim the title on both occasions. The Women's World Matchplay, introduced in 2022 as the PDC's flagship televised tournament for women, features the top eight players from the Women's Series competing in a single-elimination format at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, with a £25,000 prize fund where the winner receives £10,000 and qualification for the Grand Slam of Darts and . In the 2023 Women's World Matchplay final, Greaves defeated 6-1, averaging 79.85 compared to Suzuki's 72.12. This victory marked Greaves' first televised PDC women's title and extended her unbeaten run in the Women's Series, while also earning her debut spots at the Grand Slam of Darts and the . The emphatic win underscored Greaves' dominance in the early stages of her PDC career, as she dropped only four legs across the entire tournament. Greaves successfully defended her title in the 2024 Women's World Matchplay final, overcoming 6-3 with an average of almost 99. She converted six of ten doubles in the match, breaking Sherrock's throw multiple times after the score reached 2-2, to secure the £10,000 prize and further qualification for major events. This performance highlighted Greaves' ability to elevate her game in high-stakes televised encounters, maintaining her perfect record in PDC women's finals.

Performance and statistics

Performance timeline

Beau Greaves' performance in major tournaments is summarized below, focusing on key PDC and WDF events from 2019 to 2025. Stages reached are denoted as follows: DNP (did not participate), Q (qualified but event pending), 1R (first round), 4R (fourth round), L32 (last 32, group stage for Grand Slam), SF (semi-final), F (final), W (winner). Win-loss records are included where available; highest averages are noted only for title-winning or notable performances to provide context on impact.
YearPDC World ChampionshipWomen's World MatchplayWDF World ChampionshipPDC World Youth Championship
2019DNPDNPDNPDNPDNPDNPDNP
2020DNPDNPDNPDNPDNPDNPDNP
2021DNPDNPDNPDNPDNPDNPDNP
20221R (0–1)DNPDNPDNPDNPW (4–0 F, avg. 92.05)DNP
20231R (0–1)DNPL32 (group 3rd, 1–2)DNPW (6–1 F)W (4–1 F, avg. 88.41)DNP
2024DNPDNPL32 (group, 1–2)DNPW (6–3 F)W (4–1 F, avg. 83.92)DNP
2025Q4R (3–1)L32 (group 3rd, 1–2)DNPSF (3–5)DNPF (pending)

Career earnings and rankings

Beau Greaves has accumulated approximately £238,333 in career across various organizations as of November 2025. This total encompasses earnings from WDF/BDO events in her early career, where she dominated women's tournaments, as well as her growing success on the PDC circuit following her shift in focus during 2025. Her PDC earnings have accelerated significantly in recent years, driven by performances on the Women's Series and Development Tour. In 2023, she earned £29,400 primarily from Women's Series events; this rose to £24,200 in 2024. The 2025 season marked a breakout, with £71,400 in total prize money, including a record £37,600 from the PDC Women's Series alone after winning 18 events. Additional 2025 PDC income came from the Development Tour (£15,250) and other events like the Grand Slam of Darts (£8,000) and UK Open (£2,500), contributing to her qualification for a two-year PDC Tour Card. She finished No. 2 on the 2025 Development Tour Order of Merit with £15,250, securing a two-year PDC Tour Card and qualification for the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship. In WDF rankings, Greaves first reached No. 1 in the women's category in 2022 and maintained the top spot through much of 2023–2025, bolstered by three consecutive titles. However, her emphasis on PDC events led to inactivity on the WDF circuit, causing her to drop to No. 23 as of November 7, 2025, with 373 points. On the PDC side, she stands at No. 140 on the two-year with £16,000 in earnings as of November 2025. She remains No. 1 on the 2025 PDC Women's Series rankings.

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