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Beau Greaves becomes first woman to win European darts tournament

Beau Greaves has made history as the first woman to win a match on the PDC European Tour by defeating Daryl Gurney at the Czech Darts Open.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Beau Greaves has made history by becoming the first woman to achieve a victory on the PDC European Tour. The 22-year-old dart player won 6-4 against Daryl Gurney, a former major winner, in the first round of the Czech Darts Open.

Greaves, known for her years of dominance in women's darts, holds three world titles with the BDO and numerous victories in the PDC Women's Series. This season, she has secured a PDC tour card for the first time, allowing her to participate in floor tournaments and qualifiers.

Greaves' victory marks a significant milestone in the world of darts. Her triumph paves the way for more female dart players to compete in larger tournaments within the PDC, which has traditionally been dominated by male players.

Archive photo: Beau Greaves becomes first woman to win European darts tournament — Archive photoPhoto: Sven Mandel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the tournament in the Czech Republic, Greaves demonstrated her skills by defeating Gurney, securing her passage to the second round. This result is deemed by various media as a significant moment in the sport, highlighting that women can compete at the top level of darts.

The PDC, which organizes the European Tour, has had few female players on tour in the past, enhancing the significance of Greaves' achievement. Her victory could contribute to the growing popularity of women's darts and inspire younger generations.

The focus will now shift to how Greaves develops further in the remainder of the tournament and what impact her victory will have on the future of female participants within the PDC.

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