The latest PDC Women’s Series weekend delivered a mix of familiar dominance and exciting new talent. Beau Greaves underlined her status by winning two of the four tournaments, while darting legend Lisa Ashton secured her 20th Women’s Series title. However, the most heartwarming story came from Eleanor Cairns, who clinched her first-ever Women’s Series victory in a dramatic final. This pivotal weekend also finalized the lineup for the prestigious Women’s World Matchplay, setting the stage for more high-stakes darts action.
Greaves’ Saturday Sweep: A Double Victory
The weekend kicked off with a display of sheer class from Beau Greaves, who continued her incredible run in Event 1. ‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’ navigated the early rounds with ease, securing comfortable wins against opponents like Beckie Edmeades (4-0) and Aoife McCormack (4-0). Her dominance peaked in the quarter-finals, where she emphatically defeated Fallon Sherrock 5-2.
The semi-final against Jade Gofford was a tighter affair, but Greaves advanced to the final, where she delivered a flawless performance against Vicky Pruim, **winning 5-0 without dropping a single leg**. From a German perspective, Silvia Lindner showed strong form, reaching the last 16 before falling to the experienced Trina Gulliver.
Greaves wasn’t done for the day. In **Event 2**, she once again proved unstoppable. After breezing through the initial stages, she faced a tougher challenge against Aoife McCormack in the quarter-finals, winning 5-3. The semi-final saw Greaves produce a sensational performance against Aileen de Graaf, **averaging over 100** en route to another whitewash victory.
The final against Poland’s Karolina Ratajska was also largely one-sided, with Greaves dropping just one leg to secure her **57th PDC Women’s Series title**. Ratajska, however, showed promising form by reaching her second final in recent blocks. Silvia Lindner’s journey in Event 2 mirrored her first, again exiting in the last 16 to Trina Gulliver after a deciding leg thriller.
Sunday Showdowns: Ashton’s Experience and Cairns’ Breakthrough
Lisa Ashton Halts Greaves’ Streak in Event 3
Sunday brought a change in fortune for Greaves in **Event 3**. While she still reached the final, she met her match in the form of four-time Women’s World Champion, Lisa Ashton. ‘The Lancashire Rose’ was in formidable form, sweeping through her opponents, including Tracey Dean (4-1), Lauren Bloomfield (4-0), and Rebecca Hoyland (4-0).
In a highly anticipated final, **Ashton defeated Greaves 5-1**, securing her **20th Women’s Series title** and her second of the 2026 season. Ashton’s controlled aggression and clinical finishing proved too much even for the dominant Greaves. Silvia Lindner’s run in this event ended in the last 32, losing to Sara Walton.
Eleanor Cairns Claims Maiden Title in Event 4 Thriller
The final tournament of the weekend, **Event 4**, delivered the biggest surprise and a new champion. In an unusual turn of events, **Beau Greaves exited early in the last 32**, losing 3-4 to Angela Kirkwood after missing match darts. This opened up the field, leading to a thrilling conclusion and a first-time winner.
The player to seize this opportunity was **Eleanor Cairns**. ‘Miss Dynamite’ showcased impressive consistency, dominating her early matches against Rosie O’Connor (4-0) and Michelle Binns (4-2). She then overcame Steph Clarke 5-3 in the quarter-finals and Vicky Pruim 5-2 in the semi-finals to reach her first Women’s Series final.
The final against Angela Kirkwood was a true nail-biter, going down to a deciding leg. In a tense finish, Kirkwood couldn’t convert her chances, and **Cairns checked out in 20 darts to claim a historic 5-4 victory**.
For Kirkwood, the loss was particularly painful, as a win would have secured her a last-minute spot in the Women’s World Matchplay. For Cairns, a good friend of darts sensation Luke Littler and the 2022 WDF World Youth Champion, this marked the biggest success of her career.
PDC Women’s Series Rankings Update
Following this block of tournaments, the rankings reflect Greaves’ continued dominance and the strong performances of other top players:
- 1. Beau Greaves: £29,700 (Leading comfortably)
- 2. Lisa Ashton: £12,550
- 3. Fallon Sherrock: £8,050
- 4. Vicky Pruim: £7,050
The top four players (Greaves, Ashton, Sherrock, Pruim) are currently qualified for the **2027 PDC World Darts Championship**. Germany’s best-ranked player, Silvia Lindner, sits at 29th with £1,900.
Women’s World Matchplay Bracket Finalized
The results from this weekend have also determined the official draw bracket for the upcoming Women’s World Matchplay, a prestigious tournament where players compete head-to-head in a knockout format:
- Beau Greaves (1) vs. Kirsi Viinikainen (8)
- Gemma Hayter (4) vs. Vicky Pruim (5)
- Lisa Ashton (2) vs. Rhian O’Sullivan (7)
- Fallon Sherrock (3) vs. Deta Hedman (6)
Tournament Format and Prize Money
Each event in the Women’s Series features a significant prize fund:
- Winner: £2,500
- Runner-Up: £1,000
- Semi-Finalists: £750
- Quarter-Finalists: £500
- Last 16: £300
- Last 32: £200
- Last 64: £75 (if at least 128 players compete)
The total prize money per event is £15,000.
Matches are played in a ‘best of legs’ format:
- Matches up to and including the Last 16: Best of 7 Legs
- Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final: Best of 9 Legs
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
