Beau Greaves (Photo PDC)
Beau Greaves continued her rampant form on the PDC Women’s Series circuit, as she claimed back-to-back titles to kick off the weekend’s action in Wigan.
Saturday’s Women’s Series double-header saw Events 13 and 14 take place at the Robin Park Leisure Centre, as Greaves returned to winning ways after early exits in Events 11 and 12.
Greaves opened her account in Saturday’s opening event, as she dispatched of Swedish star Vicky Pruim 5-0 to claim her 56th PDC Women’s Series title.
The 22-year-old started the day in brilliant fashion, recording a whitewash victory over Beckie Edmeades, before dispatching Women’s World Matchplay hopeful Gemma Hayter in round two.
The Doncaster-born star then recorded back-to-back whitewash victories over Irish duo Denise Cassidy and Aoife McCormack, before a match-up with Women’s World Matchplay winner Fallon Sherrock.
Greaves breezed past Sherrock, beating her English compatriot 5-2, before seeing off Jade Goffard 5-3 to book her place in the Event 13 showpiece against Pruim.
Pruim’s success was short-lived in the final, as Greaves took the opening leg in 11 darts, before winning the next four in quick succession to seal a whitewash victory.
The World Youth Championship runner-up continued her dominant form into Event 14, delivering another commanding opening round victory over Jo Andrews.
Greaves then produced back-to-back 4-1 victories over English pair Hayter and Wendy Reinstadtler, before dispatching of McCormack for the second time in Wigan this weekend.
The 22-year-old later averaged over a ton for the first time in the tournament, beating Dutch star Aileen de Graaf to nil to book her place in the final against Karolina Ratajska.
The repeated showdown from Event Nine saw the same outcome occur in Wigan, as Greaves raced to a 5-1 victory over the Pole to claim her 57th PDC Women’s Series title.
“I love it!” Greaves explained as she spoke about her desire to keep competing on the PDC Women’s Series circuit.
“I’ve missed a lot of Development Tours but that’s solely down to the fact I love playing on this circuit.
“It’s not because I win a lot, I get to see the girls and I’m getting a lot of enjoyment out of playing the game.”
Greaves created another piece of history earlier this year, as she became the first woman to pick up a ProTour title at Players Championship 11.
“I’m really chuffed with how I’ve done on the ProTour so far, I’ve done really well,” she added.
“I need to get rid of the poor games I’ve had. I’m not always going to have those ton-plus averages, you have to take that on the chin.
“I am enjoying my darts, I’m not going to put too much pressure on myself and I’m just going to keep enjoying it!”
The race for the Betfred Women’s World Matchplay draws to a close after play tomorrow, as Pruim’s run to the Event 13 showpiece pushed her into sixth in the race.
Hayter and Deta Hedman – who is not comperting in Wigan this weekend – occupy spots four and five respectively, whilst Rhian O’Sullivan and Kirsi Viinikainen are chased down by Robyn Byrne, Gulliver and Goddard in the final two spots.
The top eight players on the Women’s Series rankings following Event 16 will feature at the Winter Gardens, with Greaves, Lisa Ashton and Sherrock already assured of their qualification.
The top three players from the final PDC Women’s Series rankings will also qualify to compete in the 2026/27 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, with the top-ranked player qualifying for the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts.
RESULTS
Event 13
Quarter-Finals
Jade Gofford 5-4 Katie Sheldon
Beau Greaves 5-2 Fallon Sherrock
Vicky Pruim 5-2 Trina Gulliver
Aileen de Graaf 5-4 Louise Pearson
Semi-Finals
Beau Greaves 5-3 Jade Gofford
Vicky Pruim 5-2 Aileen de Graaf
Final
Beau Greaves 5-0 Vicky Pruim
Event 14
Quarter-Finals
Sue Lowther 5-3 Angela Kirkwood
Karolina Ratajska 5-4 Trina Gulliver
Aileen de Graaf 5-2 Louise Pearson
Beau Greaves 5-3 Aoife McCormack
Semi-Finals
Karolina Ratajska 5-2 Sue Lowther
Beau Greaves 5-0 Aileen de Graaf
Final
Beau Greaves 5-1 Karolina Ratajska
