Women's World Matchplay 2026 Breakdown: Greaves Beats Sherrock 6-5 for a Third Title
Beau Greavesreclaimed the Women's World Matchplay title with a deciding-leg 6-5 win over Fallon Sherrock at the Winter Gardens — her third title in four years, and revenge of sorts after missing out in 2025. Here's the full breakdown: the path to the final, the numbers, the prize money, and what's next for the Women's Series.
The Final: Greaves 6-5 Sherrock
It went the distance. Beau Greavesbeat Fallon Sherrock 6-5 in a final that needed every one of its available legs, averaging 88.63 to Sherrock's 87.84 — the two closest averages of any match in the tournament, fitting for a final this tight. Played over the best of 11 legs (first to 6), it was the second year running that Sherrock has reached the final and the second year running she's lost it in a decider — a cruel repeat of her 6-5 defeat to Lisa Ashton twelve months earlier.
For Greaves, it's a return to the top after missing out in 2025. She now holds the Women's World Matchplay title for the third time in four years, following wins in 2023 and 2024 — a level of consistency at the top of the women's game matched by very few.
Path to the Final
Greaves, the top seed, opened with a comfortable 5-1 win over Kirsi Viinikainen before edging past fourth seed Gemma Hayter 5-4 in a semi-final that went to a deciding leg — a preview of the tightness to come in the final itself.
Sherrock's route was more emphatic on paper — a 5-0 whitewash of Deta Hedman in the quarter-final, then a 5-1 win over 2025 champion Lisa Ashton in the semi-final to set up the rematch of last year's final. It wasn't enough in the end, but reaching back-to-back finals is itself a marker of how consistently Sherrock has performed at this event over the past two years.
Format & Prize Money
Quarter-finals and semi-finals were played over the best of 9 legs (first to 5); the final stretched to the best of 11 (first to 6) — the extra distance rewarding the eventual champion's composure under pressure. The total prize fund was £40,000.
2026 Women's World Matchplay — £40,000 Prize Fund
Winner£15,000
Runner-up£8,000
Semi-finalists (2)£4,500 each
Quarter-finalists (4)£2,000 each
Results here count towards the Women's World Matchplay race and the broader PDC Women's Series rankings — the two tables that determine seeding and qualification for next year's event. The final was played on the same Sunday and at the same Winter Gardens venue as the men's World Matchplay final, with Sky Sports Action carrying it live in the UK from 1pm, and DAZN, Viaplay and PDCTV covering international audiences.
What's Next for the Women's Series
The Women's Series resumes with Women's Series 17 & 18 in Leicester on 22 August, followed immediately by Women's Series 19 & 20 the next day. Both Greaves and Sherrock — along with Ashton, Hayter and the rest of this week's field — will be back in action as the season builds towards the year-end rankings. Track live standings on the Women's Series table, and see the men's tour's next stop in our World Matchplay final breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Women's World Matchplay 2026?
Beau Greaves, beating Fallon Sherrock 6-5 in a deciding-leg final at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
What was the format?
Best of 9 legs (first to 5) for quarter-finals and semi-finals; best of 11 legs (first to 6) for the final.
How much prize money was on offer?
A total fund of £40,000 — £15,000 to the winner, £8,000 to the runner-up, £4,500 to each semi-finalist and £2,000 to each quarter-finalist.
Is this Greaves' first title?
No — her third in four years, after 2023 and 2024. Lisa Ashton beat Sherrock in the 2025 final, so Greaves missed out that year.
What's next for the Women's Series?
Women's Series 17 & 18 in Leicester on 22 August, then 19 & 20 the following day.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports Action in the UK; DAZN, Viaplay and PDCTV internationally.