Key Highlights
- Beau Greaves posted the highest average by a female in a televised PDC event during the Grand Slam of Darts.
- Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson backed Greaves despite her narrow loss to them at the tournament.
- Greaves is the first woman to average over 100 on television and lose, but still showed why she’s considered the world’s best women’s player.
- Greaves will face Niko Springer in her final round-robin game of the Grand Slam of Darts.
New Star Shines at Grand Slam of Darts
Beau Greaves, a 21-year-old darts player, made waves at the recent Grand Slam of Darts tournament by posting impressive averages and showcasing her talent on the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) stage. Her performance has garnered support from two former world champions, Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson.
During the tournament, Greaves demonstrated her exceptional skill with a 102.46 average against Gary Anderson, which is noteworthy as it marks the first time a woman has averaged over 100 on television in a PDC event. Despite this impressive feat, she was unable to progress beyond the group stage of the competition after losing both of her matches.
Van Gerwen praised Greaves for her talent but emphasized that there is still much to be done as she transitions from the Women’s Series into regular tour life. “If you look at her talent and what she’s achieved so far, in my opinion, there has never been a better women’s darts player,” he stated.
Greaves’ recent successes include dominating the Women’s Series with 86 consecutive wins and securing a PDC Tour Card for the next two years. She will also compete in the World Youth Championship final later this month, adding to her already impressive list of achievements.
Growing Confidence Amidst the Hype
Despite her newfound fame and the hype surrounding her, Greaves remains focused on maintaining a low profile. “I just feel confident with my game,” she said following her victory over Niko Springer. “I’m just trying to get through it and just after getting my Tour card, I’m looking forward to it.”
Greaves emphasized that while she does not enjoy the attention and hype, she is committed to continuing to improve and adapt to the demands of professional darts.
“It’s how I get on with it. ‘I don’t need other people to tell me I’m not ready. I know that,’ Greaves added. ‘I know I’ve got the game but I’ve got a hell of a long way to go before any of that sort of stuff comes in.'”
Her confidence is backed by the support and predictions from other darts professionals, including Anderson, who believes she has the potential to cause significant trouble on the PDC circuit. “She’s brilliant, isn’t she? I have pulled out just about every stop that I’ve had in the bag to win that game,” Anderson said.
Future Prospects and Challenges
As Greaves transitions into regular tour life, her next big challenge will be playing in the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Former world champion Raymond van Barneveld tipped her for a Premier League spot if she performs well there.
“She has the talent to do it but first let her adapt to the tour before she’s going to get in the Premier League because the Premier League has killed some people before as well,” Van Gerwen advised.
Despite the expectations and potential, Greaves remains grounded. “People are going on about the Premier League and it being a bit flat and boring. But I always end up watching it every week, so it’d be amazing to play in it,” she said.
Conclusion
The Grand Slam of Darts has provided a crucial platform for Beau Greaves to showcase her talent and adapt to the demands of professional darts. With support from established players like van Gerwen and Anderson, and a growing list of achievements, Greaves is poised to make significant strides in the coming years. As she continues on her journey, the world will be watching to see how far this “brilliant” star can go.
