There are few changes at the top of the WDF women's rankings after the recent tournaments in Scotland and Slovakia.
Beau Greaves, absent both events, still leads the world rankings by a wide margin with 1453 points.
Rhian O'Sullivan follows well behind with 1016 points, while Lerena Rietbergen is third with 887 points. She initially had a sizeable lead over
Lorraine Hyde, but the Scot has crept closer.
Hyde recently won the title at both the Scottish Open and the Scottish Classic. She now stands at 808 points, leaving her only 79 points behind Rietbergen. Following Hyde are Nicole Regnaud (700 points), Deta Hedman (686 points) and Joanne Hadley (592 points). The top-10 is completed by Jitka Cisarova (583 points), who won the Slovak Open last weekend, Irina Armstrong (547 points) and Aileen de Graaf (543 points).
Paula Jacklin also won a title this past weekend and although she sits in 16th. She is currently in the top eight when it comes to qualification for the WDF Lakeside World Championship. This comprises Rietbergen who tops the West Europe Ranking Table, Dutch Open champion Rhian O'Sullivan.
As well as the aforementioned Lorraine Hyde, Deta Hedman, Beau Greaves, Sophie McKinlay and Nicole Regnaud. Joanne Hadley also priorly mentioned currently sits in position too as a Gold/Platinum Event winner.
Further players will confirm their spots through the Denmark Open, Toronto Area Open, New Zealand Open and Korean Open. Sarah Makanga, Pei-Ying Liao, Maria Carli, Greta Tekauer and Tracy Feiertag are also leading regional tables. Irina Armstrong, Aileen de Graaf and Aletta Wajer are also in line for the spots with further qualifiers to be set over the course of the year.
Back to Beau Greaves and she will have a decision to make also if the rules don't change. She is currently in line although at an early stage to qualify for the PDC World Darts Championship three times through the Challenge Tour, Development Tour and Women's Series.
Those would also gleam a Tour Card which would shut the route off completely anyway at the end of the cycle so an intriguing few months await.
WDF Rankings as of 24 Feb
| Positie |
Naam |
Punten |
| 1. |
Beau Greaves
|
1453 |
| 2. |
Rhian O'Sullivan
|
1016 |
| 3. |
Lerena Rietbergen
|
887 |
| 4. |
Lorraine Hyde
|
808 |
| 5. |
Nicole Regnaud
|
700 |
| 6. |
Deta Hedman
|
686 |
| 7. |
Joanne Hadley
|
592 |
| 8. |
Jitka Císařová
|
583 |
| 9. |
Irina Armstrong
|
547 |
| 10. |
Aileen de Graaf
|
543 |
| 11. |
Wendy Harper
|
499 |
| 12. |
Sophie McKinlay
|
492 |
| 13. |
Desi Mercer
|
470 |
| 14. |
Anca Zijlstra
|
468 |
| 15. |
Greta Tekauer
|
458 |
| 16. |
Paula Jacklin
|
426 |
| 17. |
Tracy Feiertag
|
424 |
| 18. |
Paula Murphy
|
420 |
| 19. |
Aletta Wajer
|
406 |
| 20. |
Paige Pauling
|
399 |
| 21. |
Priscilla Steenbergen
|
393 |
| 22. |
Kirsty Hutchinson
|
365 |
| 23. |
Kym Mitchell
|
355 |
| 24. |
Maud Jansson
|
318 |
| 25. |
Kirsi Viinikainen
|
290 |
| 26. |
Amanda Loch
|
290 |
| 27. |
Vicky Pruim
|
279 |
| 28. |
Adriana van Wijgerden-Vermaat
|
278 |
| 29. |
Veronika Ihász
|
277 |
| 30. |
Natalie Gilbert
|
260 |
| 31. |
Aaja Jalbert
|
252 |
| 32. |
Lisa Ashton
|
249 |
| 33. |
Cali West
|
249 |
| 34. |
Andrea Taylor
|
235 |
| 35. |
Mary-Anne Teinaki
|
232 |
| 36. |
Anna Forsmark
|
227 |
| 37. |
Michelle Merlit
|
225 |
| 38. |
Kosuzu Iwao
|
222 |
| 39. |
Eve Watson
|
222 |
| 40. |
Eleanor Cairns
|
217 |
| 41. |
Tiarna Smith
|
214 |
| 42. |
Taylor-Marsh Kahaki
|
214 |
| 43. |
Janine Cassar
|
213 |
| 44. |
Rebecca Brouse
|
193 |
| 45. |
Kelly Streef
|
192 |
| 46. |
Margaret Sutton
|
181 |
| 47. |
Lyn Morrison
|
179 |
| 48. |
Lisa Zollikofer
|
176 |
| 49. |
Robin Curry
|
172 |
| 50. |
Trish Grzesik
|
171 |
| 51. |
Jules Taylor
|
163 |
| 52. |
Jo Rolls
|
161 |
| 53. |
Noa-Lynn van Leuven
|
158 |
| 54. |
Anna Hlavová
|
156 |
| 55. |
Laura Turner
|
154 |
| 56. |
Mayumi Ouchi
|
151 |
| 57. |
Ina Rademacher
|
151 |
| 58. |
Victoria Monaghan
|
146 |
| 59. |
Anna Votavová
|
137 |
| 60. |
Sarah Makanga
|
135 |
| 61. |
Maria Carli
|
135 |
| 62. |
Hanuere Pene
|
134 |
| 63. |
Christiane Muzik
|
130 |
| 64. |
Kim Palstra
|
129 |
| 65. |
Aurora Fochesato
|
129 |
| 66. |
Tara Mears
|
128 |
| 67. |
Chenesse Kauika
|
128 |
| 68. |
Carolyn Mars
|
128 |
| 69. |
Tammy Dauber
|
124 |
| 70. |
Monique Leßmeister
|
124 |
| 71. |
Christine Hay
|
117 |
| 72. |
Robyn Byrne
|
116 |
| 73. |
Julie Thompson
|
116 |
| 74. |
Roxanne Van Tassel
|
114 |
| 75. |
Anja Springborg Larsen
|
114 |
Latest comments
- The statement from Hearn that "People will be able to watch what they want to watch, the sports they want to watch, when they want to watch it and for a price they can afford" is bizarre. Sport only works when it is shown live - very few people pull a 'Likely Lads' and try to avoid a result so they can watch highlights later. And if darts disappears off free to air ITV, it certainly won't go to the BBC, who couldn't afford it, even if they were interested. So, that leaves Channel 4 or maybe Channel 5. More likely the ITV package will go to someone like Netflix and the rest stay with Sky. There won't actually be any free to air darts at all.
- Yes, he can't look good in a football shirt. Good god, couldn't they find a better fitting shirt.
- ITV coverage is far superior to SKY
It is excellent, always very interesting from an extremely knowledgeable team. I love Chris Mason, Jacqui, Alan and Ned, brilliant presenters and so enjoyable.
ITV are also losing their absolutely fantastic Tour de France coverage.
They do not get enough credit for the fantastic job they do.
What the fudge do BBC do with darts?
They let go of the Lakeside and that really helped with sinking the BDO.
- Under the tutelage of the Hearns who think they are a law unto themselves when it comes to Sport, so does Porter.
Under UK law a woman is now defined by biology therefore that makes Van Leuvan a man in the eyes of the law and should not be playing in womens competitions, entering changing rooms, toilets, etc.
- I was always a fan of Rocky, another one of my heroes banished never to return....unless he changes his name to Anne.
Andy didn't need to fix matches, he is a good player and wealthy.
It sounds like too many people were involved in the bets, and it rather suitably circumstantial. Richie Gardiner has heat with Rocky.
How can anyone predict where a player will throw a dart, I purposely avoided hitting 180 when I played as the organisation would pay £10 for each 180 hit to a charity I refused to contribute to.
Modus is played in Portsmouth anyway.
I've met Rocky many times and thank him for the great matches and memories....unless can he play in the WDF
- Surely then as darts is ‘your job’ then do your job and less exhibitions even if they pay more, or retire and do the exhibition circuit.
Appreciate that exhibitions are gauranteed income, you get your fee.
Still say scrap the Premier League and even out the season, its only eight of the top guys who lose anything money wise and its not like they are struggling for income.
- It was probably the DRA booing, anything to extract money out of the players.
- What do you mean WAS the best darts player in the world, Richie Burnett is still the greatest darts player in the world. If you ever need financial assistance, Richie, call me.
I think radiator water is probably more appealing than the actual pot noodle
- I agree! It would be the best if the aforementioned ban were to be imposed. Hope is a good thing, Mysstree.
- The PDC and WDF could effectively ban transgender people from playing in tournaments other than those of their biological sex after the recent Supreme Court hearing.
