Beau Greaves Shocks Luke Littler in Thrilling PDC World Youth Championship Clash

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Beau Greaves Shocks Luke Littler in Thrilling PDC World Youth Championship Clash

In an electrifying match at the PDC World Youth Championship, Beau Greaves stunned Luke Littler with a 6-5 victory in the semi-finals held in Wigan. This closely contested game showcased the remarkable talent of both players.

Beau Greaves vs. Luke Littler: A Thrilling Semi-Final

Beau Greaves, a three-time WDF Women’s World Champion, started strong by taking a 2-1 lead. However, the PDC World Champion, Luke Littler, rallied back, winning the next three legs. This match followed Littler’s impressive 6-1 victory over Luke Humphries in the World Grand Prix final.

As the match progressed, Greaves demonstrated remarkable resilience, leveling the score at 4-4 and then again at 5-5. In a tense last-leg decider, Greaves executed an 80 checkout. Despite an impressive average of 107.4, Littler suffered a rare defeat, while Greaves maintained a solid average of 105.

Defending Champion’s Journey

In the other semi-final match, Gian van Veen, the defending champion, triumphed over Sebastian Bialecki with a 6-4 score. The final event will take place on 23 November at Butlin’s Minehead Resort, which is also the venue for the 2025 Players Championship Finals.

Luke Littler’s Remarkable Season

The 18-year-old Littler has had a stellar season, winning both the UK Open and World Matchplay. He is closing in on the world No 1 ranking, currently held by Humphries. During the tournament, Littler easily advanced from the round-robin stage, showcasing his skills against various opponents.

Littler defeated Tom Garfield 6-2, averaging 102.
He then faced Ireland’s Ronan McDonagh, winning 6-1.
In the quarter-finals, Littler outperformed Charlie Manby, coming back from a 5-3 deficit to clinch the match 6-5.
A quick 6-1 victory over Jamai van den Herik secured his place in the semi-finals.

Beau Greaves’ Path to the Final

Greaves’ journey in the tournament also highlighted her talent. She topped her round-robin group with three wins and proceeded to eliminate Coby Jones-Swanson in her first knockout match. In the last 16, she defeated Danny Jansen 6-2.

Facing adversity, Greaves came back from a 4-2 deficit against Tyler Thorpe, managing to win four consecutive legs. In her quarter-final, she overcame a brief challenge from Liam Maendl-Lawrance for a 6-2 victory, leading to her historic match against Littler.

Future Meetings?

This semi-final sets the stage for potential future encounters, as Greaves has already qualified for the Grand Slam of Darts by finishing at the top of the PDC Women’s Series Order of Merit. Following the match, Littler took to Instagram to commend Greaves on her performance and wished her luck for the final.

As the competition intensifies, both players have firmly established themselves as formidable forces in the darting world, with fans eagerly anticipating their next feats on the oche.