The darts world witnessed a groundbreaking moment on February 25, 2026, at Players Championship 6 in Leicester, where Beau Greaves delivered a performance that will be remembered for generations. The 22-year-old English sensation became the first woman ever to hit a nine-darter on the PDC ProTour, achieving the elusive perfect leg in a second-round match against experienced Austrian Mensur Suljovic.
The electrifying sequence unfolded in the third leg of their contest. After Suljovic opened with a score of 81, Greaves stepped up and unleashed back-to-back maximums—two consecutive 180s that immediately put her on the brink of perfection. With the crowd buzzing and tension thick in the air, she calmly composed herself for the final visit. Greaves then nailed treble 20, followed by treble 19, and sealed the deal with a precise double 12 to finish 141 and complete the nine-darter in just nine darts. It was a flawless display of skill, composure, and raw talent.
Suljovic, a former major winner and one of the sport’s respected veterans, could only stand in awe. He took a bow in acknowledgment of the historic feat, applauding as the arena erupted. The moment captured the essence of darts at its finest—respect across generations and genders, united by extraordinary achievement.
“I couldn’t believe I’d hit it,” Greaves reflected afterward, her humility shining through despite the magnitude of what she’d accomplished. The nine-darter not only etched her name into the record books but also smashed barriers, proving that women can compete at the absolute highest level in a sport long dominated by male players.
This stunning achievement came during Greaves’ second-round encounter, which she ultimately won 6-5 in a dramatic last-leg decider. She survived three match darts from Suljovic to advance, showcasing the same resilience that has defined her meteoric rise. Earlier in the tournament, she had navigated a tight first-round battle against Chris Landman, closing it out with an impressive 116 finish to set the stage for her historic display.
Greaves’ journey to this point has been nothing short of remarkable. Hailing from Doncaster, she dominated the PDC Women’s Series for years, amassing a record 50 titles and building an extraordinary winning streak. She secured her PDC Tour Card at the end of 2025 after a stellar performance on the Development Tour, becoming only the fourth woman to earn one and the second on merit after Lisa Ashton. This breakthrough allowed her to compete regularly on the main ProTour circuit in 2026, where she has continued to make waves.
Already a two-time Women’s World Matchplay champion (in 2023 and 2024), Greaves has also claimed three WDF Women’s World Championship titles and multiple other prestigious victories. Her ability to beat top male talent has been evident before—she stunned world champion Luke Littler in the semifinals of the World Youth Championship last year, reaching the final as the first woman to do so. Earlier in 2026, she made history again by becoming one of the first women to reach the last 16 of a ProTour event.
On this day in Leicester, however, the spotlight belonged entirely to her perfect leg. As the first female nine-darter on the PDC ProTour, it stands as a landmark not just for women’s darts but for the sport as a whole. It signals an evolving era where talent transcends boundaries, inspiring a new generation of players—particularly young girls—who now see that the oche is open to anyone with the skill and determination to seize it.
While the day also saw Gerwyn Price claim the Players Championship 6 title with a dominant run, including an 8-1 final victory over Andrew Gilding, Greaves’ moment of perfection overshadowed much of the proceedings. It was a reminder that darts can produce magic in an instant, and when it does, the entire arena—and the global audience—stops to celebrate.
Beau Greaves continues to rewrite the script, one dart at a time. Her nine-darter wasn’t just a stunning, never-before-seen moment; it was a declaration that the future of professional darts is brighter, more inclusive, and more thrilling than ever before.
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