Summary
Daryl Gurney defeated Beau Greaves in a close match during the first round of the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Greaves, aiming to become the second female player to win a match at the event, lost in a deciding set to the 22nd seed, Gurney. Gurney praised Greaves as the top female darts player and predicted future success for her in PDC tournaments.
Key Facts
- Beau Greaves lost to Daryl Gurney in the first round of the PDC World Championship.
- Greaves aimed to replicate Fallon Sherrock's 2020 success as a female player at the event.
- The match was decided in the final set, with Gurney winning with a 144 checkout.
- Gurney is ranked as the 22nd seed in the tournament.
- Greaves previously won the WDF Women's World Championship twice.
- Gurney praised Greaves, calling her the best female darts player and forecasting her future success.
- Greaves had an 86-match winning streak leading into the tournament.
- She has earned a PDC tour card for the next year due to her performances.
