In the high-octane universe of professional darts, where a whisper of wind can derail a dart’s flight and a single checkout can etch legends into folklore, Beau Greaves has emerged as a force of nature. At just 21, the Doncaster dynamo has transformed the women’s game from a niche pursuit into a riveting saga of dominance and defiance. Her latest conquests in the PDC Women’s Series—sweeping Events 21 and 22 in Wigan on October 18, 2025, with nail-biting 5-4 finals triumphs over Fallon Sherrock—have catapulted her unbeaten streak to an astonishing 72 matches and 11 straight events. It’s a run that defies belief, blending surgical precision with unshakeable poise, and it’s drawing raves from the sport’s trailblazers. None more so than Sherrock, the 31-year-old “Queen of the Palace,” who recently peeled back the layers on what sets Greaves apart from her peers, offering a glimpse into the intangibles that are rewriting the script for female dartists.
Sherrock, no stranger to the spotlight herself, knows the weight of expectation all too well. Her historic 2019 PDC World Championship run—becoming the first woman to win matches at Ally Pally, toppling Ted Evetts and then Mensur Suljovic—shattered ceilings and sparked a global conversation about gender in darts. She’s since amassed 20 Women’s Series titles, reached Grand Slam quarterfinals, and qualified for her sixth World Championship appearance this December, facing Ryan Meikle in the opener. Yet, even as she navigates her own battles—chronic health woes that prompted whispers of a 2026 hiatus—Sherrock’s eyes light up when discussing Greaves. In a candid chat on Wayne Mardle’s ‘Club 501′ podcast earlier this month, the pair dissected the teenager’s meteoric ascent, with Mardle probing: “Have you ever seen a female player as talented as Beau?” Sherrock’s response was a masterclass in darts wisdom, laced with admiration and insight. “She’s got the ability to play like these men,” Sherrock declared, her tone a mix of awe and relief. It’s not hyperbole; Greaves’ averages routinely flirt with the 100 mark, her 180s rain down like clockwork, and her composure under fire rivals the PDC’s top guns.
But Sherrock delved deeper, pinpointing the subtle alchemy that elevates Greaves beyond raw talent. It’s not just about the throws—it’s the aura. Greaves doesn’t just compete; she compels. “I think, if you see some of the games that we [Sherrock and Greaves] have lost on the Women’s Series, the people that we’ve played have really stepped up to the mark,” Sherrock explained, highlighting how Greaves’ presence ignites rivals like never before. Opponents arrive not just prepared, but desperate—elevated by the sheer gravity of facing a phenom who’s claimed three straight WDF Women’s World titles and now holds a vice-like grip on the PDC Women’s Series Order of Merit. This isn’t the polite elevation of competition; it’s a full-throttle revolution. Rivals like Noa-Lynn van Leuven, Lisa Ashton, and Deta Hedman have posted career-best performances in defeats to Greaves, their checkouts sharper, their nerves steeled by the thrill of the chase. In Wigan, for instance, van Leuven pushed Greaves to five legs in the quarters of Event 21, only to fall 5-4, while Ashton crumbled 5-1 in the semis—moments that underscore Sherrock’s point. Greaves isn’t merely winning; she’s forging a fiercer field, dragging the entire women’s division upward in her wake.
Greaves’ 2025 has been a blitzkrieg of brilliance. Kicking off with back-to-back Challenge Tour crowns in January—edging Stefan Bellmont 5-4 in the opener after surviving match darts—she transitioned seamlessly to the Women’s Series, where her dominance is now proverbial. By April, she’d notched her 34th title in Rosmalen, outlasting Sherrock 5-3 in the Event 12 final after a high-stakes semi where she clawed back from 3-1 down. Fast-forward to summer: defending her Women’s World Matchplay crown in Blackpool with a 6-3 demolition of Sherrock in the July final, qualifying her for the Grand Slam. There, she stunned World No. 1 Luke Humphries in the groups and bowed out gracefully to Humphries again in the knockouts, earning his effusive praise: “She belongs in big time darts, she’s a top 64 player now.” Humphries wasn’t alone; the Wolverhampton crowds chanted her name, a rarity for a women’s qualifier in a male-heavy field.
October brought fresh fireworks. At the World Youth Championship in Minehead, Greaves ousted Littler in the semis—whitewashing him in sets with 10-dart legs that left the teen sensation gobsmacked—before claiming the title against Gian van Veen. Littler, ever gracious, posted on Instagram: “I had two 10-dart legs, missed double 12 for a nine and still couldn’t win. Fair play to Beau.” This youth mastery propelled her into Q-School, where she fell short of a Tour Card but secured a two-year PDC pass via her Development Tour heroics—finishing eighth overall, with four titles under her belt. Now, with spots locked for the Grand Slam (November 8-16) and Worlds, Greaves eyes a seismic shift: regular main-tour clashes with the likes of Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price. “She just loves playing darts. She knows her ability and she comes here, she’s not scared of anyone. Why would she be?” Sherrock mused earlier this year after Greaves’ UK Open debut, where the 21-year-old lit up Butlin’s with deep runs that had ITV commentators buzzing.
For Sherrock, Greaves’ rise is a double-edged dart—personal rivalry meets collective uplift. Their head-to-heads are epics: Greaves has toppled her in nine of 11 Women’s Series finals this year, including those Wigan thrillers where Sherrock’s 96 average couldn’t quite pierce the armor. Yet, Sherrock feels the burden lighten. “To have someone like Beau coming through now… Imagine if she won it here, how good would that be for the women’s game,” she said post-UK Open, her words echoing a shared vision. With Greaves’ £6,200 lead on the Order of Merit—paving paths to Worlds seeding and Grand Slam glory—the duo’s duels are propelling others too. Lisa Ashton, the 2021 Tour Card pioneer, eyes a Worlds return; emerging stars like Robyn Byrne and Kirsi Viinikainen are climbing via the crucible Greaves provides.
As November looms, Greaves’ streak faces its sternest test yet at the Grand Slam, where mixed fields demand adaptability. Sherrock, prepping for her Palace pilgrimage, sees no limits. “We’ve been keeping an eye because we all know Beau’s potential… It’s so good for the women’s game.” In a sport long dominated by grizzled veterans, Greaves isn’t just different—she’s disruptive, her quiet ferocity inspiring a generation to aim higher. From Doncaster pubs to Ally Pally’s roar, her story is darts’ next epic: a tale of talent unbound, where every leg won lifts the ladder for those trailing behind. With Sherrock’s endorsement as the chorus, Greaves isn’t merely the future; she’s accelerating it, one pinpoint throw at a time.
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