Beau Greaves turned the primary girl to win a PDC rating title with a historic 8-7 victory over Michael Smith in Monday’s Gamers Championship 11 closing in Milton Keynes.
Greaves got here by means of in a last-leg decider because of a surprising 142 checkout, whereas she additionally reeled in The Massive Fish end of 170 for a 6-3 lead earlier within the contest.
Making Greaves’ achievement all of the extra outstanding was that indisputable fact that the 22-year-old disposed of three former world champions throughout her closing three matches.
In addition to 2023 winner Smith within the closing, Greaves noticed off two-time champion Gary Anderson with a thumping 7-1 win of their semi-final, whereas she additionally beat 2018 world champion Rob Cross 6-5 within the quarters.
Anderson had earlier hit a nine-darter in his last-16 tie with Alexander Merkx.
Greaves’ shock at ‘unbelievable’ win
“I never thought I’d win one of these. Never, ever,” an emotional Greaves stated after her victory.
“I am so completely satisfied. I am unable to even describe the best way I really feel. It is unbelievable and I really feel so pleased with myself.
“I never thought that I’d come in here today and win this. I know I’ve got the ability to do so, and I know I’ve got the talent for it, but to play the players I’m playing… I beat Gary Anderson – I couldn’t believe it!
“I do not know what’s taking place. I am beating gamers that I’ve watched rising up, it is simply superb.
“Aside from winning Lakeside [three-time WDF women’s world darts champion], this is my best ever achievement, and hopefully I can kick on now and do well on the television.
“I am completely satisfied!”
2026 Players Championship 11: Results
Last 16
Wessel Nijman 6-1 Leon Weber
Gary Anderson 6-1 Alexander Merkx
Rob Cross 6-2 Ross Smith
Beau Greaves 6-4 Karel Sedlacek
Michael Smith 6-4 Joe Hunt
Andrew Gilding 6-3 Callan Rydz
William O’Connor 6-3 Cristo Reyes
Kevin Doets 6-1 Max Hopp
Quarter-Finals
Gary Anderson 6-3 Wessel Nijman
Beau Greaves 6-5 Rob Cross
Michael Smith 6-5 Andrew Gilding
Kevin Doets 6-1 William O’Connor
Semi-Finals
Beau Greaves 7-1 Gary Anderson
Michael Smith 7-4 Kevin Doets
Final
Beau Greaves 8-7 Michael Smith
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