Darts fans say the same thing as Beau Greaves vs Luke Littler goes to thrilling last-leg decider
Darts fans were left in awe as Beau Greaves pushed Luke Littler to a thrilling last-leg decider in a 6-5 loss at the Players Championship 24 in Milton Keynes on August 25, 2025, with many declaring her a future star of the PDC tour. The electrifying third-round match, where Greaves averaged 102.28 to Littler’s 96.64, sparked widespread praise on X, with fans unanimously hailing her performance against the world champion as a sign of her imminent rise.
The Match and Fan Reactions
Greaves, the reigning Women’s World Champion, delivered a stunning display, hitting 5/6 doubles and four 180s, while Littler, the PDC World Champion, clinched victory with a 56 checkout in the deciding leg (SportBible.com, August 25, 2025). Fans on X erupted, with one post exclaiming, “Beau Greaves gonna be a problem on the tour next year” (@DartsFanatic, August 25, 2025). Another wrote, “Beau has gone toe-to-toe with both Lukes this year. She is top class” (@TungstenTales, August 25, 2025). A third fan noted, “Some unreal darts from Beau Greaves here” (@DartConnect, August 25, 2025), while a fourth suggested Littler’s subsequent 6-4 loss to Rob Cross showed he was “completely done” after facing Greaves’ intensity (SportBible.com). The match, their first since 2019 when Littler was 12 and Greaves 15, lived up to its billing as a clash of generational talents (SportingNews.com, August 26, 2025).
Greaves’ Rising Star
Greaves, 21, showcased her pedigree, having whitewashed Dennie Olde Kalter 6-0 and defeated Raymond van Barneveld 6-4 earlier in the tournament (SkySports.com, August 25, 2025). Her 58-match winning streak on the Women’s Series and top ranking on the PDC Development Tour position her to earn a Tour Card in 2026, which she confirmed she’d accept: “I’d be stupid not to” (SportBible.com). Fans lauded her potential, with one X post stating, “Beau’s 102 average against Littler? She’s ready for the big stage!” (@TheConnorCain, August 25, 2025). Her earlier 10-7 loss to Luke Humphries at the UK Open, where she averaged 92, further proved her ability to compete with elite players (SportingLife.com, March 2, 2025).
