Beau Greaves is in the women’s final WDF World Championships On Lake third year in a row. “Beau ‘n’ Arrow easily defeated Deta Hedman 3-0 in the semi-finals, and now she will face Scotland’s Sophie McKinlay for the title.
Averaging over 86, hitting six 180s and conceding only three legs against Hedman, it was Greaves’ best performance at the tournament to date. “I feel absolutely phenomenal,” Greaves said in her post-match interview after the win. “There is nothing negative about it. Of course, I won and played a little better than in the previous two games, so getting to the final is positive.”
Lakeside was virtually sold out on Saturday and the atmosphere was great, especially during Greaves’ crowd-pleasing “Rockin all Over the World” walk. “I liked it very much. I don’t care what anyone says, you can’t beat an audience when it’s packed. There’s a really good atmosphere and it’s really nice to play in front of her too.” – says a 20-year-old Englishwoman. “I played Ally Pally and it was great, but I would choose it any day. I don’t care if people laugh at me or whatever, but I did it both ways.”
Beau Greaves in action at the WDF World Championships
In Sophie McKinlay, Greaves has a rather surprising final opponent. The Scottish teenager will also play in Sunday’s girls’ final, but after victories against the likes of Lisa Ashton and Aileen de Graaf, she proved she is more than ready for the biggest test of her young career.
“I have known Sophie for many years and she deserves it. She worked hard for it, she completed the youth cycles, ladies, and I’m happy with her,” says Greaves. “I know how she feels. I was in her shoes at one point, so I hope she enjoys it and just takes the whole experience to herself. But she’s a great player. “I hope I can play the best I can,” I’ll do it and I’ll win, but if I don’t do it, I won’t do it.
