A field of eight talented ladies will be vying for the championship title at the Women’s World Matchplay 2024 in Blackpool this Sunday. The big question on everyone’s mind is whether Beau Greaves will defend her title or if a new champion will emerge from the competition.
Entering its third edition, the Women’s World Matchplay has quickly become the PDC’s most prestigious event for women. Fallon Sherrock claimed victory in the inaugural tournament in 2022, while Beau Greaves secured the title in 2023.
The highly anticipated match-up between Beau Greaves and Katie Sheldon is expected to be a thrilling encounter. Greaves, also known as ‘Beau ‘n’ Arrow’, is the clear favorite to win the tournament. Leading this year’s Women’s Series Order of Merit, Greaves has been in dominant form, reaching the final eight times and winning three of the 12 Women’s Series tournaments so far.
Katie Sheldon has been granted a spot in the Women’s World Matchplay after Aileen de Graaf withdrew from the event. Despite her young age of 20, Sheldon has already demonstrated her talent by making it to the final of a Women’s Series tournament for the second time in her career. However, she will face a tough challenge in Greaves, whom she has struggled against in previous encounters.
The clash between Mikuru Suzuki and Noa-Lynn van Leuven promises to be an exciting match. Suzuki, the only non-European participant in the tournament, is known for her ability to defeat some of the top players in women’s darts. Meanwhile, Van Leuven, who has shown significant improvement this season, will be looking to capitalize on her recent successes and make a strong statement in Blackpool.
In a showdown between Fallon Sherrock and Anastasia Dobromyslova, fans can expect a fierce competition. Sherrock, a formidable opponent for Greaves, has had a mixed season with some highs and lows. Dobromyslova, a former multiple-time women’s world champion, will be making a rare appearance at a television tournament, aiming to prove herself amidst a new generation of talented players.
The match-up between Lisa Ashton and Rhian O’Sullivan is set to provide some thrilling darts action. Ashton, a four-time women’s world champion, remains a force to be reckoned with in women’s darts. Despite facing tougher competition lately, Ashton showcased her skills by winning two consecutive tournaments in the lead-up to the Women’s World Matchplay.
