Beau Greaves claimed her third Women’s World Matchplay title in four years after coming through a thrilling last-leg decider to defeat Fallon Sherrock 6-5 at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, according to tournament reports from July 2026.
The victory further cements Greaves’s status as the dominant force in the women’s game. The high-stakes clash delivered dramatic momentum swings from the opening throws.
Greaves started the final strongly, posting finishes of 148 and 144 in consecutive legs. However, Sherrock refused to yield, stringing together back-to-back legs to level the score at 5-5 and force a decisive final leg.
Nerve-Wrecking Finale at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens
The atmosphere inside Blackpool’s Winter Gardens reached a fever pitch as both finalists traded heavy scoring. Greaves admitted after the match that the narrow victory brought an immense sense of relief rather than an immediate urge to celebrate.
“I’m not one to celebrate but it was relief in the end,” Greaves told reporters, as noted by ESPN. “Fallon is a great lass and an even better darts player. I knew I had to play well but to hit that last dart was an outpouring of relief.”
Greaves acknowledged the heavy mental strain of defending her standing in the sport. “I was nervous. That kind of pressure is a privilege—I am doing well and playing well. I didn’t think I played my A-game, but just to win and get over it is such a massive thing. It is a terrific night,” she added.
Road to the Final and Sherrock’s Resilient Run
Greaves’s journey to the championship match tested her composure. In the semifinals, she faced Gemma Hayter and survived another grueling deciding leg, sealing her progression with a 104 checkout.
Fallon Sherrock enjoyed an impressive run to the final, dropping only one leg along the way and defeating Lisa Ashton 5-1 in the semifinal round. Despite finishing as the runner-up for the third consecutive year since the tournament began in 2022, Sherrock’s performance underscored her elite standing in women’s professional darts.
A Historic Season for Greaves
The Blackpool triumph builds upon a breakthrough period for Greaves.
While Sherrock continues her pursuit of a maiden World Matchplay title, Greaves continues to expand her legacy. As Greaves noted following her latest championship win, overcoming tough challenges in high-pressure environments provides valuable momentum for her career moving forward.
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