Beau Greaves, the 21-year-old darts prodigy from Doncaster, has made history once again by defeating PDC World Champion Luke Littler in a thrilling decider, becoming the first woman to reach the final of the World Youth Championship. Known by her nickname “Beau ‘n’ Arrow”, Greaves has already won three WDF Women’s World Championships and the World Matchplay twice, cementing her status as one of the brightest young stars in darts.

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A Rising Star in Women’s Darts

While her name may be unfamiliar to casual followers, Greaves has long been recognized as an outstanding prospect in the darts community. Her latest victory over Littler came just a day after the 18-year-old secured his seventh major title, highlighting the magnitude of her achievement.

Deta Hedman, a three-time women’s world championship runner-up and mentor to Greaves since she was ten, said:

“Once in a while you have a talent that comes through like you had Luke, and Beau is now showing what she can do. Nothing seems to faze her at all and she just does her thing. When she is on that oche, she is just another being.”

Greaves’ consistency is staggering, with 58 consecutive match wins and triumphs in nine successive PDC Women’s Series events, a testament to her incredible skill and composure under pressure.

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Breaking Barriers Against Male Players

Greaves’ historic win over Littler demonstrates that women can compete at the highest levels of darts, challenging long-held perceptions about gender in the sport. Previously, Greaves had expressed reservations about competing against top men at Alexandra Palace:

“Men’s and ladies darts should be separate. I just don’t think we will ever be good enough to play against the likes of Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, or Littler.”

However, her recent successes suggest that she is now ready to take on the PDC Pro Tour and major televised events like the Grand Slam of Darts and the PDC World Championship.

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Early Beginnings and Mentorship

Greaves began playing darts with her older brother, Taylor, who had a dartboard in his bedroom. Her talent was evident from an early age, defeating top players as a pre-teen. Hedman recalled:

“When she was 11, she went to Jersey with her mum and I remember her beating top women’s player Lisa Ashton and me. Even then, I knew she was someone very special.”

Greaves’ early promise has been nurtured by legends of women’s darts, giving her the foundation to compete on both the Women’s and Men’s circuits.

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Recognition from Top Players

PDC stars, including world number one Luke Humphries, have praised Greaves’ talent and potential. Humphries said:

“I think she’s an amazing player and she deserves it. She’s been a really great player on the secondary tours this year… I believe she will be top 64 within two years for sure.”

Greaves has already made history by reaching the fourth round of the UK Open, leading Humphries 7-5 before narrowly losing 10-7—a remarkable feat for a female player in a men’s event.

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Looking Ahead: World Youth Championship and Beyond

Greaves will face defending champion Gian van Veen of the Netherlands in the World Youth final at Minehead in November. The upcoming Grand Slam in Wolverhampton may also feature another showdown with Littler, and there is potential for Greaves to follow in the footsteps of Fallon Sherrock, who famously won matches at Alexandra Palace in 2019.

With her combination of skill, composure, and determination, Beau Greaves is poised to reshape the landscape of professional darts and inspire a new generation of players.