GREAVES SAYS WOMEN’S SERIES RIVALS WANT HER GONE!
Beau Greaves has become so dominant in women’s darts that a fascinating question is now being asked across the sport: has she simply become too good for the competition?
The 22-year-old English star continues to rewrite the record books, and her latest comments suggesting that some of her Women’s Series rivals want her gone have sparked fresh debate about her future. When one player wins almost everything in sight, frustration among competitors is inevitable. But Greaves’ remarkable success has created a situation rarely seen in professional sport.
Just look at the numbers. Greaves has enjoyed one of the most dominant runs darts has ever witnessed. She produced a stunning 114-match winning streak in the Women’s Series, collected title after title, and has continued to establish herself as the player everyone wants to beat. Even when that incredible streak was finally ended by Fallon Sherrock, Greaves responded by returning to winning ways almost immediately.
What makes her story even more remarkable is that she is no longer just dominating women’s darts. In 2026, Greaves made history by becoming the first woman ever to win a PDC ranking title, defeating former world champion Michael Smith in the final. Along the way she also beat elite names including Gary Anderson and Rob Cross. It was a result that sent shockwaves throughout the darts world and confirmed what many had suspected for years: Greaves can compete with anyone.
Her achievements this year have been extraordinary. She became the first woman to hit a nine-dart finish on the PDC ProTour and has continued climbing the rankings while balancing appearances on multiple tours. She has also become the first woman to earn a seeding position at a Players Championship event.
It is easy to understand why rivals may be growing tired of seeing the same winner every weekend. Sports thrive on unpredictability. Fans love rivalries, close contests and surprise champions. When one athlete dominates to the extent Greaves has, some competitors inevitably begin looking forward to the day she moves on to bigger challenges.
There is another factor at play. Greaves herself has admitted in the past that competing exclusively in women’s events can sometimes leave her feeling “stale” because she wants to test herself against stronger opposition on a regular basis. She has openly discussed the appeal of competing more often against the men and pushing her game to new levels.
That may ultimately be where her future lies.
A PDC rule could eventually make Greaves ineligible for the Women’s Series if she continues her rise up the rankings. Given her current trajectory, that possibility no longer feels distant. She has already won dozens of Women’s Series titles and continues to outperform expectations whenever she enters mixed-gender tournaments.
My view is that Greaves’ dominance should be celebrated rather than criticised. Every sport needs pioneers who force standards higher. The presence of a player like Greaves challenges everyone around her to improve. Fallon Sherrock, Lisa Ashton, Gemma Hayter and others know they must raise their level because of what Greaves has achieved. That can only benefit women’s darts in the long run.
The reality is that nobody is handing Greaves these titles. She is winning them through relentless consistency, exceptional scoring power and remarkable mental strength. Her rivals have every right to want her gone because that would make their path easier. But elite sport has never been about finding the easiest route to victory.
Instead, it is about beating the very best.
Right now, Beau Greaves is exactly that.
Whether she remains on the Women’s Series for another year or eventually focuses entirely on the PDC circuit, one thing is becoming increasingly clear. The conversation is no longer about whether Greaves can dominate women’s darts.
The conversation is about how far she can go in the sport as a whole.
And judging by everything we have seen in 2026, her ceiling may be far higher than anyone imagined.