Beau Greaves 'better than most men' as James Wade calls out overhyping of other women's stars: "Some players have been covered a bit more than they should have been"

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Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 17:57
Beau Greaves at the 2026 World Matchplay
James Wade has no doubt that Beau Greaves is going to achieve many more successes in the coming years. The 43-year-old Englishman, who is preparing for the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland, even describes the reigning Women’s World Matchplay champion as “better than most men” and expects her to give many more male darters a run for their money.
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Greaves recently once again confirmed her exceptional class by winning the Women’s World Matchplay for the third time. According to Wade, her talent is of a rare level, and she possesses all the qualities needed to impress even against the absolute elite of the men’s game.
“She is the real deal. I don’t know what Beau does. Beau is better than most men," said Wade. "What makes her different. She is something very special. She can average a hundred easy."
Wade was particularly impressed by the way Greaves won her most recent title. “She’s won a tournament that no one else has done. And she won it well. She’ll win more. She’ll probably upset lots of other male players because she’s that good."

Nervousness for 'The Machine'

Wade knows from personal experience how difficult it is to face Greaves. The two met once last year, with Wade recording his highest average ever: 115.92. Despite that, he admits he was remarkably nervous beforehand. “I’m lucky I’ve only played her once and I averaged something like 115, which is really unusual for me. I was so nervous to play her."
Even at that exceptional level, Greaves remained in the contest throughout, according to Wade. “I played her like that and she was with me all way. She really is that good.
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Beau Greaves at the 2026 Women's World Matchplay
James Wade glad Greaves is getting recognition she deserves.
Wade also believes that Greaves is now receiving the recognition she has deserved for some time. In his view, some other female players received more attention in the past than their performances warranted.
“I think before some players have been covered a bit more than they should have been. She really has got the ability and she should be paraded around.”
Wade is in town to play in Auckland tomorrow where he takes on Kayden Milne in the Quarter-Finals who ironically faced Fallon Sherrock on the World Series before winning 6-5 over the Queen of the Palace when she had her sojourn on the World Series post her World Championship success.
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