A Breakthrough in Prague
Beau Greaves has secured a place in darts history by becoming the first woman to win a match on the PDC European Tour. The 22-year-old achieved the milestone at the Czech Darts Open in Prague on Friday, defeating seasoned professional Daryl Gurney 6-4 in the first round.
The victory marks a significant turning point in the 15-year history of the European Tour, an elite circuit where participation by female players has historically been limited. Greaves, who narrowly missed out on a debut win last week in Hungary after a last-leg decider against former world champion Rob Cross, demonstrated composure under pressure to overcome a 3-1 deficit against Gurney.
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Turning the Tide
The match saw a display of high-level scoring and clutch finishing. After falling behind early, Greaves surged back into the game with a series of clinical legs—including 14, 13, and 11-dart efforts—to regain momentum. Following a brief leveling by Gurney, Greaves broke back and ultimately pinned double one to seal the historic 6-4 victory.
Reflecting on her performance, Greaves admitted to initial nerves but praised the atmosphere of the event. “It feels amazing,” she said. “It took me so long to get settled, but luckily I did enough to win the game. It means loads to me, the crowd’s fantastic.”
Building on a Record-Breaking Year
This achievement adds to a growing list of accolades for the Doncaster-born player. In April 2026, Greaves became the first woman to win a PDC ranking title after defeating Michael Smith. Earlier in February, she also set a record as the first woman to hit a nine-dart finish on the PDC ProTour in a match against Mensur Suljovic. Additionally, she secured her third Women’s World Matchplay title in July by defeating Fallon Sherrock.
Next Steps: Facing the World No 2
With the opening victory secured, Greaves faces a significant challenge in the second round on Saturday. She is scheduled to play world number two Luke Humphries. The tournament continues through Sunday, with the last-16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final set to determine the champion of the Czech Darts Open. Greaves remains optimistic about the upcoming matchup: “I’ve played Luke on the big stage before so I know what to expect. What more do you want than on a Euro Tour to play one of the best players in the world?”