As the 2025 darts season approaches its dramatic conclusion, one name continues to dominate the conversation: Beau Greaves. From rewriting records in the Women’s Series to making history in the World Youth Championship, the 21-year-old is now set to take the PDC circuit by storm — and she’s already earned the respect of some of the tour’s biggest names.
Among them is Dave Chisnall, who knows a thing or two about surviving the pressure at the highest level. Writing in his latest Kwiff blog, the seasoned pro praised Greaves’ rise — and warned his fellow players to take note.
“It shouldn’t be downplayed just what an achievement it is for Beau Greaves to get her Tour Card next season,” Chisnall wrote.
“The 3x Lakeside Women’s Champion has been playing at a top-class level for years. I won’t be looking forward to playing her — let me tell you! She’ll do well, and she’s probably better than most of the lads on tour.”
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Making History at Every Turn
Chisnall’s comments came just days after Greaves reached yet another landmark — becoming the first woman ever to reach the final of the PDC World Youth Championship. In a semi-final showdown against Luke Littler, she averaged over 105 in a thrilling display that ignited social media and silenced any remaining doubts about her credentials.
While Littler ultimately advanced, Greaves’ performance reinforced her growing reputation as a future star — not just in the women’s game, but across the entire sport.
She’s also now won 13 consecutive Women’s Series titles, extending her unbeaten run to 86 matches after a dominant double-event win in Wigan earlier this month. That record-breaking form secured her a 2026–27 PDC Tour Card via the Development Tour Order of Merit, having finished runner-up with three event wins.
Greaves is still just 21, but her trajectory now mirrors some of the sport’s fastest rises — and with a Tour Card in hand, her next challenge will be to replicate that dominance on the full PDC Pro Tour.
Chizzy Bounces Back in Hildesheim
While Greaves’ star continues to rise, Dave Chisnall has endured a more frustrating campaign — one plagued by fine margins and world-class opposition. Heading into the final European Tour stop in Hildesheim, Chisnall had lost eight consecutive matches on tour, a streak he admitted had taken its toll.
“I’m on a horrendous run… which commentators and people on social media like to remind me of every time it grows a bit longer,” he joked.
“I haven’t half ran into players — Hurricane Barney averaging 107 in Budapest, Luke Woodhouse hitting 109 against me the week after. What do you do? Shake the man’s hand and move on.”
To his credit, Chisnall did just that. At the 2025 Elten Safety Shoes German Darts Championship, he snapped the streak with a win over Gabriel Clemens, followed by a confident 6–2 victory over Ricky Evans, before narrowly losing 6–5 in the quarter-finals to Krzysztof Ratajski.
It was a much-needed boost for the former Euro Tour Player of the Year, who also referenced a frustrating moment during a Pro Tour event in Wigan.
“At 3-2 v Wessel Nijman and throwing for tops, I crept into the wrong bed and hit Double 5. I asked the scorer and he said ‘5’ — but it wasn’t until I hit single 3 (to leave Double 16) that he told me it was in the double. It’s nobody’s fault — just one of those days.”
Despite the setbacks, Chisnall remains inside the top 20 on the Order of Merit and has qualified for the Players Championship Finals, reflecting a campaign that, while inconsistent, still includes a final and a semi-final appearance.
“Despite a poor season, qualifying for the Players Championship Finals is no small feat. I’m chomping at the bit for the Worlds at Ally Pally — and ready to fly into next season.”
Different Paths, Same Destination
As Alexandra Palace looms, both Chisnall and Greaves are likely to share the stage — albeit at very different stages of their careers.
For Chisnall, it’s a shot at resurgence and perhaps one final push toward a major title. For Greaves, it’s yet another proving ground — another chance to show the world that her talent belongs on the sport’s biggest stage.
With her first full PDC season on the horizon, the challenge for Greaves will be to maintain her momentum against the world’s best — but with performances like those she’s already delivered in 2025, she won’t be short of believers.
And when a veteran like Dave Chisnall is openly wary of drawing your name, you know you’ve already made an impact.
