The new PDC Women’s Series season was supposed to bring fresh competition and new champions, but Beau Greaves quickly crushed those hopes. In a stunning display of dominance, Greaves claimed both opening titles in Hildesheim, extending her incredible winning streak to fourteen consecutive Women’s Series victories. She defeated reigning Matchplay champion Lisa Ashton twice in the finals, proving that even with a historic PDC ProTour debut looming, nothing can distract this young prodigy from her relentless pursuit of victory. Her performance suggests she’s not just winning; she’s rewriting the rulebook of women’s darts.
A Season of Renewal Derailed by One Player
The PDC Women’s Series launched with high expectations, promising a shake-up in the rankings and a chance for new talent to shine. However, within hours, any illusions of a wide-open field were shattered. The opening weekend in Hildesheim, Germany, quickly settled into a familiar pattern, with all eyes once again fixed on the undeniable talent of Beau Greaves.
Beau Greaves’ Unbroken Streak
Greaves, often referred to as the “Doncaster Destroyer,” secured yet another title with the kind of casual inevitability that has become her trademark. This latest triumph pushed her incredible run to fourteen consecutive Women’s Series victories. Her dominance is so profound that to find the last time she didn’t win an event, you have to go back to April last year in Rosmalen, Netherlands – and even then, her absence was the only reason she didn’t go “all the way.”
Undistracted by History: The ProTour Beckons
This remarkable performance comes at a pivotal moment for Greaves. In just a couple of days, she is set to make her historic PDC ProTour debut as the circuit’s sole female Tour Card holder. This is a moment that could easily unnerve even the most seasoned professional. Yet, any suggestion of distraction was immediately dismissed. Greaves tore through a strong field, featuring experienced and ambitious players, dismantling her opposition with the effortless ease of someone completing a routine task.
Event One: A Masterclass in Control
Greaves’ path to victory in the first event was a testament to her unwavering focus and skill:
- Early Rounds: She dropped only two legs before the quarter-finals, including a brief concession against Finland’s Kirsi Viinikainen – merely a statistical footnote.
- Quarter-Finals: Fallon Sherrock, a formidable opponent, managed to take two legs, but Greaves quickly reasserted control, winning 5-2 with minimal fuss.
- Semi-Finals: The sense of impending doom for her opponents became palpable when the 22-year-old obliterated Robyn Byrne in the semi-finals without surrendering a single leg.
- The Final: Reigning Matchplay champion Lisa Ashton stood as the final barrier. Ashton delivered a commendable performance, posting a 90-plus average, but even this high level of play only delayed the inevitable. Greaves sealed her supremacy with a 5-2 victory in what was dubbed a “one-sided Battle of the Roses.”
Event Two: A Theatrical Repetition, Even More Dominant
If the first event felt definitive, the second bordered on a theatrical re-enactment, but with an even greater display of authority from Greaves.
- After a short break, Greaves returned to the oche, seemingly ready to repeat the script.
- She marched to yet another final, setting up another collision with Lisa Ashton.
- This time, however, the contest was stripped of all suspense. Greaves delivered a crushing blow, defeating Ashton in a whitewash, leaving no doubt about her absolute dominance.
Rewriting the Game: The Beau Greaves Effect
Ultimately, Saturday afternoon belonged to one figure alone. Beau Greaves continues to reshape the competitive landscape of women’s darts, consistently exceeding expectations with relentless efficiency. Her impact on the women’s game is often compared to that of Luke Littler on the men’s side – a comparison that is neither casual nor exaggerated. She isn’t just breaking records; she is rendering them obsolete, setting a new, impossibly high standard for all who follow.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
