Luke Littler has tipped Beau Greaves to shake up the world of professional darts, warning that the 21-year-old could cause serious problems for the sport’s biggest names if she decides to accept her PDC Tour Card.
The teenage sensation, who just days ago captured the World Grand Prix title, was full of admiration for Greaves after their dramatic World Youth Championship semi-final in Wigan.
Greaves edged the contest 6–5 in a thrilling finish, ending Littler’s bid for back-to-back titles in less than 24 hours after his £120,000 victory over Luke Humphries in Leicester.
It was the first time Greaves had beaten Littler, having lost their only previous encounter on the ProTour in August.
Her win has reignited excitement about her future, with the 21-year-old now eligible to join the PDC’s professional circuit after securing her Tour Card.
Greaves has not yet confirmed whether she will make the move to the main tour, but most within darts expect her to take the step up by 2026.
Littler, who has quickly become one of the sport’s most recognisable faces, believes Greaves’ inclusion would make the competition even fiercer.
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Luke Littler has tipped Beau Greaves to shake up the world of professional darts, warning that the 21-year-old could cause serious problems for the sport’s biggest names if she decides to accept her PDC Tour Card
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“There’s so many players on that ProTour and so many 14 and 15-year-old kids who are still on the JDC,” he told The Sun.
“But once they start hitting that Development Tour and try and get their card it’s going to be scary times.”
He pointed to the rise of other young talents making waves across the professional scene.
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Beau Greaves was too strong for Luke Littler in their showdown on Monday
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“A good friend of mine, Charlie Manby, qualified for the World Championship on Sunday,” he added.
“We played for England together in the WDF, he’s one to look out for.
“Beau is another danger. If anyone knows Beau, she doesn’t really care about it – having a tour card.
“But I think signing for Target Darts, this is the time to take it.
“She could do some real damage to me, the likes of Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries, everyone on the tour.
“If she does take that tour card, we are going to be in trouble.”
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| PAGreaves’ potential entry into the professional ranks has been widely anticipated, with many in the sport viewing her as one of the most naturally gifted players to emerge in recent years.
Known as “Beau ‘n’ Arrow,” she already boasts multiple world titles in the women’s game and has consistently impressed against male competitors in mixed events.
Whether Greaves decides to take her Tour Card or not, her victory over Littler has already made a statement.
And if she does make the leap to the full PDC circuit, as her rival predicts, the men at the top may have every reason to watch their backs.