Could History Be Written Again? Why Beau Greaves & Fallon Sherrock Are Poised to Dazzle — and Shock — the Darts World at Ally Pally!
Could History Be Written Again? Why Beau Greaves & Fallon Sherrock Are Poised to Dazzle — and Shock — the Darts World at Ally Pally!
When Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock step onto the oche at this year’s PDC World Darts Championship, it won’t just be another tournament. According to former pro-turned-commentator Wayne Mardle, we’re on the brink of something special — a possible female-led upheaval that could shock the darts world and leave fans stunned. The Sun+2Dartsnews.de+2
Both women have earned their spots fair and square. Greaves, a 21-year-old powerhouse from Doncaster, has had a meteoric 2025: she clinched her PDC Tour Card via the Development Tour, extended her monstrous win-streak in the Women’s Series to 86 games, and repeatedly trounced top-level competition. Sky Sports+2pdc.tv+2 Meanwhile, Sherrock—the “Queen of the Palace”—has qualified for her sixth World Championship appearance in seven years, having battled through a competitive Women’s Series season to reclaim her place amongst the elite. Dartsnews.com+1
Mardle describes Greaves as “world class,” highlighting the young star’s swagger and belief. And with Sherrock’s experience at Alexandra Palace, he warns that their upcoming first-round draws could upset expectations. In Greaves’ case: she faces seasoned pro Daryl Gurney, while Sherrock takes on Dave Chisnall — both winnable, but anything but easy. The Sun+1
Once known for dominant displays exclusively on the women’s circuit, Greaves has spent 2025 tearing through opponents across PDC secondary tours, collecting tournament after tournament — 86 straight wins and multiple titles. That sort of consistency doesn’t lie. Sky Sports+2Sky Sports+2 She even pushed world-class male players to the edge: at the recent Grand Slam she posted the highest average ever recorded by a female in a televised PDC event, narrowly losing to a former world champion. Sky Sports+1
Sherrock, on the other hand, brings grit, experience and nerves of steel. Years of battling at the top level — including dramatic wins and painful losses — have toughened her more than most. She’s not just here to make up numbers; she’s here to fight, to prove, and to possibly make more history. Dartsnews.com+1
The timing couldn’t be more electric. The World Darts Championship field has expanded to 128 players — meaning more room for surprises, more dark horses, and more shock results. Dartsnews.de+1 For Mardle, that is fertile ground for a “female shock wave.” He believes that — with their form and confidence — Greaves and Sherrock both have a serious shot at going deep. The Sun+1
Imagine the scene: a packed Ally Pally evening, lights dimmed, thousands roaring. Graaves hits consecutive 180s. Sherrock levels at double-top, then checks out with the darts in hand. The unthinkable happens. The women prove — again — that darts is no longer just a boys’ club.
Because if there’s one thing this season has shown, it’s that Scottie-perfect rhythm and raw nerve can come from unexpected sources. Greaves’ tour-card, her fearless push onto the Pro Tour, her relentless win streak — they speak of a baller ready for the big stage. And Sherrock carrying the scars and trophies of years fighting the odds? She’s the comeback queen until proven otherwise.
Yes — the odds still favour the established men. But in a sport where one double can change everything, “favour” won’t matter when the arrows fly.
If those first-round draws go their way, this could be the moment women’s darts truly breaks free from sidelines to centre stage. Historians might look back at 2025 as the turning point — when two fearless women took the oche, ignored the doubters, and showed the world that champions come from grit, guts… and precision.
