British darts player Beau Greaves secured two consecutive victories in the Women's Series double-header this past Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Matiolli Arena. After missing the previous day's event, she won both matches on Sunday, moving closer to her 60th title on the women's circuit. Greaves began the morning by winning three straight matches without dropping a single set against Jane Hawtin, Sue Lowther, and Vicky Pruim.
The 22-year-old player then faced Gemma Hayter in the quarter-finals, coming back from a 3-2 deficit to win 5-2. She continued her run by defeating Aileen de Graaf 5-1 in the semi-finals with an average of over 96 before qualifying for the final of Event 19 by beating Kirsty Hutchinson 5-2. In the final, she faced Lisa Ashton, whom she had previously beaten in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Matchplay, and triumphed 5-3. Despite a poor start by losing the first leg, Greaves rallied to win three consecutive legs to take the lead, closing out the match with a 14-dart leg. In Event 20, Greaves maintained her momentum, winning two consecutive matches 4-0 against Leanne Halls and Felicia Bay. She conceded only three legs throughout the event, securing victories 4-1 against Louise Pearson and Rhian O’Sullivan. She then eliminated Angela Kirkwood 5-0 to reach the semi-finals, where she dominated Karolina Ratajska 5-1, opening the scoring with an 11-dart leg. In the final, facing Aileen de Graaf, Greaves confirmed her dominance with a 5-0 victory, claiming her 59th Women's Series title with an average of over 91.
Greaves remains at the top of the Women's Series rankings
With these back-to-back wins, Beau Greaves retains the top spot in the Women's Series rankings. Aileen de Graaf and Fallon Sherrock complete the podium, while Gemma Hayter holds the fourth position, securing direct qualification for the 2026/27 PDC World Championship. The top three players in the final Women's Series rankings will automatically qualify for the 2026/27 World Championship, with the first-place finisher also earning a spot in the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts. The 2026 Women's Series has established Greaves as the most consistent player on the circuit. Her performances have allowed her to maintain a significant lead in the rankings while solidifying her status as the favorite for upcoming major competitions. The day's results also underscored the strength of British players at the top of the rankings, with several representatives in the top five.
A historic double-header at the Matiolli Arena
The two events on August 23, 2026, took place at the Matiolli Arena, where Greaves once again demonstrated her mastery of the game. Her victories in the finals of Events 19 and 20, against Lisa Ashton and Aileen de Graaf respectively, highlight her ability to perform under pressure. The player also showed great consistency, conceding only three legs across the two competitions. The day's results helped clarify the standings for qualification to the World Darts Championship and the Grand Slam of Darts. With these two new titles, Greaves moves one step closer to her 60th Women's Series success, further cementing her legend in the world of women's darts. Fans can look forward to her next performances in upcoming stages of the circuit, where she will remain a formidable title contender.
Antoine Seville · 24 août 2026 · 4 min de lecture
