Women’s World Matchplay: Beau Greaves proves too good for Fallon Sherrock to retain title in Blackpool | Darts News

Beau Greaves retained the Women’s World Matchplay title with a 6-3 victory over great rival Fallon Sherrock in the final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

Greaves produced a spectacular performance to defeat Sherrock, averaging almost 99 against the former Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finalist.

‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’ crashed in four 180s and pinned 60 per cent of her attempts at double to underline her dominance of the women’s game.

The 20-year-old has shattered a host of records on the PDC Women’s Series circuit during the last two years, and she reaffirmed her credentials at the Empress Ballroom.

“I felt really nervous the first game. I knew it was going to be a challenge but I raised my game and played quite well,” Greaves told Sky Sports.

“I’ve been on the Development Tour a few years and it all helps. I’m ready to celebrate now.

“I’m just happy me and Fallon showed what we can do.”

Sherrock said: “We are the two best players at the moment but if we’re going to encourage other players to compete then who better than me and Beau to show the way.”

What’s next on Sky Sports?

The 2024 BoyleSports World Grand Prix is next on the Sky Sports darting calendar.

The annual £600,000 tournament will take place at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester from October 7-13, as 32 of the world’s top stars compete for the coveted title which was won by Luke Humphries.

Humphries celebrated his maiden TV ranking title with victory over Gerwyn Price in last year’s tournament, and the world No 1 will return to defend his title later this year.

Six-time champion Michael van Gerwen is also set to star, with teenage superstar Luke Littler poised to make his double-start debut in the East Midlands.

In a change to last year’s format, Saturday’s semi-finals on October 12 will be contested over the best-of-nine sets, with the final set to be played over the best-of-11 sets on Sunday October 13.

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