Beau Greaves Makes History at UK Open with Stunning Run

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Beau Greaves, the reigning three-time women's world champion, has made history at the UK Open by becoming the first female player to reach the fourth round of the tournament. Greaves, who is just 21 years old, began her campaign in the first round and won her opening three matches against Stefan Bellmont, Rhys Griffin, and Mickey Mansell. Her run finally came to an end against world number one Luke Humphries, who edged out Greaves 10-7 in a thrilling encounter.

Greaves' impressive performance at the UK Open follows an impressive start to the year for the young player. Despite missing out on a PDC Tour Card, she appeared at each of the year's first two Players Championship events and picked up an impressive 6-5 victory over world number 17 Josh Rock. Greaves has also won six events across the Challenge Tour, Development Tour, and Women's Series already in 2025, showcasing her skills and potential in the darts world.

Greaves' run at the UK Open has been praised by many, including her opponent Luke Humphries, who said that she belongs in the big-time darts environment. Her performance has also been recognized by darts player Matthew Edgar, who picked Greaves as his one to watch on the Darts Show Podcast. Edgar noted that Greaves has been playing well and has the capabilities of actually winning the tournament, making her a player to fear and support in the competition.

The UK Open has seen many exciting matches so far, with other notable players such as Jonny Clayton, Luke Littler, and Michael van Gerwen also competing. The tournament continues with the fifth round, where the world's top 32 players enter the fray, including reigning champion Dimitri Van den Bergh and world champion Luke Littler. Here are the match scores for some of the notable players:

• Beau Greaves vs Stefan Bellmont: 6-1
• Beau Greaves vs Rhys Griffin: 6-1
• Beau Greaves vs Mickey Mansell: 6-2
• Jonny Clayton vs Gary Anderson: 10-3
• Luke Littler vs Peter Wright: 10-9

The Premier League continues with Night 5 in Brighton on Thursday, March 6, where Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen will lock horns in a repeat of the 2023 Premier League final. The UK Open and Premier League are just a few of the many tournaments that make up the darts calendar, with the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, and Grand Slam of Darts also taking place throughout the year. With her impressive performance at the UK Open, Greaves is sure to be a player to watch in the world of darts.