Summary:
Beau Greaves made a strong impression on Saturday in Wigan, winning events 13 and 14 of the 2026 PDC Women’s Series back-to-back. The English player dominated Vicky Pruim 5-0 in the first final of the day, before beating Karolina Ratajska 5-1 in the second. With this double victory, Greaves takes her tally to 57 titles on the tour and is in fine form as the race for the Women’s World Matchplay draws to a close.
| Key facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan |
| Event 13 | Beau Greaves 5–0 Vicky Pruim |
| Event 14 | Beau Greaves 5-1 Karolina Ratajska |
| Total titles | 57 Women’s Series |
| What’s at stake | Final stretch before the Women’s World Matchplay and the World Qualifying Tournament. |
An immediate response following her early-month setbacks
Greaves had suffered early exits at events 11 and 12, which had slightly dampened her usual momentum. In Wigan, she responded in the best possible way. In Event 13, she started with a whitewash, then saw off Gemma Hayter, Denise Cassidy and Aoife McCormack before dominating Fallon Sherrock 5-2 and then Jade Goffard 5-3. In the final, Vicky Pruim never really had time to settle: Greaves pulled away straight away and finished with an authoritative 5-0 victory.
This scenario is just as significant as the score itself. It serves as a reminder that the number one on this circuit doesn’t just win because she’s the favourite, but because she knows how to raise her game at the right moment. Over a weekend where every pound sterling carries weight in the women’s rankings, she quickly restored order to the sporting order of things.
A second title in quick succession and a message sent to the entire draw
Greaves then did it all again in Event 14. After an opening victory over Jo Andrews, she beat Gemma Hayter and then Wendy Reinstadtler 4-1, before once again seeing off Aoife McCormack. Her real highlight came in the semi-final, with a 5-0 victory over Aileen de Graaf, punctuated by an average of over 100 – her highest of the day.
The final against Karolina Ratajska confirmed this sense of control. Greaves won 5-1 without ever letting the momentum slip. She went on to explain that she still takes just as much pleasure in playing on the women’s tour, whilst setting her sights on a broader goal: to secure a long-term place in the PDC’s top 64 so she can live life to the full as a professional player on the main tour.
Why this double win already matters for Blackpool
This Saturday was about more than just two more trophies in the display cabinet. The day also tightened the race for the Women’s World Matchplay. Vicky Pruim’s run to the final of Event 13 has propelled her to sixth place in the qualifying race, whilst Gemma Hayter and Deta Hedman occupied fourth and fifth places before the weekend drew to a close. Behind them, Rhian O’Sullivan and Kirsi Viinikainen remain under pressure as Robyn Byrne, Trina Gulliver and Lorraine Winstanley Goddard mount a comeback.
For Greaves, the situation is much clearer: she, Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock are already guaranteed a place in Blackpool unless the standings are completely overturned on Sunday. The top eight in the rankings at the end of Event 16 will compete at the Winter Gardens. Meanwhile, the top three in the final Women’s Series standings will secure their places at the 2026/27 World Championship, and the final number one will also qualify for the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts.
Sunday could still shake up the established order
Events 15 and 16 bring the weekend to a close this Sunday in Wigan, with coverage set to begin at around 10.00 BST on PDCTV. Greaves has already regained the lead, but the battle for the final qualifying places remains very much alive. This is precisely what gives this story real editorial value: the Englishwoman has secured the day’s title, but the weekend’s story is not quite over yet.
