Darts World Championship 2024: Greaves Skips London to Triumph at WDF Tourney
When the 2024 Darts World Championship kicks off in London, 19-year-old sensation Beau Greaves will already be crowned champion—in her own sphere, that is. The young prodigy clinched her WDF title at the Lakeside Country Club, pocketing a hefty 25,000 pound prize. Unfortunately, attendance and public awareness were lackluster. But the spotlight will be shining brighter at the PDC tournament at Alexandra Palace this Friday (20:00/Sport1 and DAZN).
Greaves lamented the tough decision to skip the PDC tournament in favor of defending her WDF title, but she expressed satisfaction with her choice. "It wasn't an easy call, but I'm glad I went with defending my WDF World Championships," said Greaves.
Beau Greaves: The Phenom of Darts
Greaves hails from Doncaster, England, where she picked up the dartboard at her brother's room at just ten years old. It quickly became apparent that she had a raw talent. By the time she was twelve, she was representing England in international youth championships and traversing the continent. But her success wasn't devoid of hurdles. For an entire year, Greaves battled dartitis, a mental block that caused her to struggle in clutch situations or even despair when faced with targets. However, she successfully overcame this setback and joined the seniors in 2021.
She recently made waves when she proved her mettle in male-dominated competitions, handily defeating German prodigy Ricardo Pietreczko with a stunning 5:1 scoreline at the Grand Slam of Darts.
London's PDC Championship Loses a Potential Star
Greaves' absence from the PDC World Championship leaves a noticeable hole in the tournament's roster. The up-and-coming powerhouse is a notable omission from darts' most prestigious event. The PDC, however, maintains strict rules to ensure only its proliferate pool of athletes compete in the major tournaments.
Despite her dominance in women's darts, Greaves could certainly give other PDC starters a run for their money. Fallon Sherrock, her English compatriot, and Mikuru Suzuki, the Japanese representative, won't stand a chance compared to Greaves' undeniable prowess. It's a pity that London fans will miss out on witnessing her electrifying performances firsthand.
Cross Gushes About Greaves' Talent
Former world champion Rob Cross has high praise for Greaves, labeling her a "breathtaking" player who has tremendous potential. "She's only just getting started," he told the German Press Agency. "She trains harder than anyone else. With her natural ability and raw talent, she could one day slip into the men's World Championship and storm the podium."
Enrichment Insights (Integrated into Base Article)
Greaves, the 19-year-old England-born darts sensation, has opted out of the 2025 PDC World Championship to focus on defending her back-to-back Lakeside titles at the WDF Women's World Darts Championships, as a result of the PDC's double start ban. Although affected by the ban in 2024, Greaves chose to participate in the WDF events and successfully defended her title, competing against Fallon Sherrock in the final and winning the PDC Women's World Matchplay title. She has continued to excel in WDF events, solidifying her position as the women's world number one and capturing multiple titles.
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