Beau Greaves Loses 5-4 to Van Gerwen in Grand Slam Debut

In Wolverhampton, England, 21-year-old darts prodigy Beau Greaves from Doncaster nearly claimed a major upset on the opening day of the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts, missing three match darts at 52 to lose 5-4 to three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in their Group G encounter.

The defeat came in a tense deciding leg, where Greaves had the opportunity to secure her second significant victory in recent weeks. She had previously beaten teenage sensation Luke Littler in the semifinals of the World Youth Championship en route to the final, a match that highlighted her rising prowess. Despite the heartbreak, Greaves remains in contention at the Aldersley Village venue, facing another former world champion, Gary Anderson of Scotland, on Sunday. A win there is essential for her to advance from the group stage, which also includes Germany's Niko Springer. Greaves, who recently earned a two-year PDC Tour Card for the 2026-2027 seasons through strong performances on the Winmau Development Tour, expressed confidence in her ability to compete at the highest level. "I know I can beat anybody," she said ahead of the tournament. "I've got the game for it; it's just doing it at the...