Luke Humphries, the reigning world champion, found himself in a gruelling contest after emerging victorious against Beau Greaves at the 2025 UK Open. The match was a landmark event, as Greaves, the current women’s world number one, etched her name in history by becoming the first female player to reach the fourth round of a PDC major. Her impressive run to this stage saw her overcome Stefan Bellmont, Rhys Griffin, and Mickey Mansell.
The 22-year-old talent showcased her formidable skill by establishing a 7-5 lead over Humphries. However, ‘Cool Hand’ Humphries demonstrated his champion pedigree, mounting a stunning comeback by winning five consecutive legs to secure a hard-fought 10-7 victory.
“She belongs in big-time darts,” Humphries commented to ITV4 following the match. “She belongs in this environment. She really did test me there, and if we were in a Premier League game, she would have beaten me.” His admission underscores the significant performance put forth by Greaves, leaving no doubt that darts fans can anticipate seeing much more of her on the professional circuit in the years to come.
Who is Beau Greaves?
Hailing from Doncaster, England, Beau Greaves has been a fixture in the darts scene since the tender age of 10. Her talent is undeniable, evident in her remarkable achievement as only the second woman to clinch three consecutive WDF World Championships. Furthermore, she already holds the record for the most titles on the PDC Women’s Series, an impressive feat considering she only celebrated her 22nd birthday in January 2026.
Greaves continued to shatter glass ceilings in early 2026, becoming the first woman to achieve a nine-dart finish on the PDC Pro Tour during a Players Championship event. As the youngest of six siblings, her distinctive nickname, ‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’, was coined by a friend of her father’s at a local pub in her hometown, a testament to her precocious talent.
Beau Greaves’ Tournament Triumphs
Greaves solidified her preeminent status in women’s darts by defeating Scotland’s Sophie McKinley in the 2024 WDF Women’s World Championship final, marking her third consecutive world title.
The year 2022 proved to be a standout period for Greaves. In addition to securing her maiden world championship, she also claimed victories at the Australian Open, World Masters, and Dutch Open. She would go on to reclaim the World Masters and Dutch Open titles in 2024, bringing her total haul of WDF major titles to an impressive eight. This impressive tally is further bolstered by an additional 34 WDF titles.
Concurrently, Greaves has been a dominant force on the PDC’s Women’s Series, amassing a remarkable 30 titles. Her success has been consistently strong, with eight titles won in both 2022 and 2024, and a career-best 12 titles in 2023, where she won exactly half of the 24 events on the calendar.
Her dominance extends to other prestigious events, as Greaves also triumphed in the 2023 and 2024 PDC Women’s World Matchplay. Demonstrating her versatility and skill against a mixed field, she has also secured two victories on the PDC’s Challenge Tour in 2025, leading the order of merit amongst a field of male competitors after five rounds.
Financial Success and Signature Style
Beau Greaves’ extraordinary run of success has translated into significant financial rewards. According to figures compiled by the Professional Darts Players Association, she has amassed an impressive £365,051 in prize money throughout her career.
Despite being one of darts’ most exciting young talents, Greaves opts for a classic rock anthem for her walk-on music. She energises the crowd and her opponents alike with Status Quo’s iconic track, “Rocking All Over The World.” This choice of music perfectly complements her powerful and electrifying presence on the oche.
