Meet the young darts star aiming to end Luke Littler’s unbeaten reign in Wolverhampton

Beau Greaves insists she is relishing the “challenge” of facing Luke Littler in her Group A clash at the 2026 Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.

The 22-year-old will be looking to go one better at the WV Active Aldersley - after bowing out in the group stage in each of her four appearances on this stage.

But Greaves, who moved up on to the PDC Tour card this year, will face the toughest test possible in the form of world No 1 Luke Littler, who will be defending a perfect 14-match unbeaten record in Wolverhampton.

Nonetheless, Greaves feels that the challenge of taking on Littler is a “positive” rather than a “daunting” prospect.

“I’m excited more than anything. It should be good fun,” Greaves said.

“I always seem to play well against Luke and we always have some really competitive games.

“So I don’t see it as a bad group. I clearly need to play really well to do well in the group.

“It’s always a challenge playing at the standard we do, but I’m going into it with a positive mindset.”

Dutchman Niels Zonneveld will await both the winner and loser of the Greaves-Littler clash and Greaves is now eager to show consistency on the biggest stage, after previously showing glimpses of her brilliance.

“I’ve been quite open with the fact that I haven’t played really well on stage,” she explained.

“I played decent at the grand slam last year. I have good moments but I just don’t do it consistently enough.

“It’s something that if I want to go on and do well in the sport then I need to get better at that.

Greaves continued: “So yes, it’s a challenge for me but I always look forward to getting better and improving.

“I’m aware that I’m not up to that standard because I do play on the floor, but it’s just a work-in progress at the minute.

“That’s what I’d call it, but I’m just trying to look forward to everything rather than dreading it.

“I’m just looking forward to playing on stage rather than thinking I’d rather play on stage. So I’m just trying to switch it [my mentality] around a little bit.”

Littler has won the Grand Slam on two occasions, claiming his first in his debut with a comprehensive 16-3 victory over Martin Lukeman in 2024.

Three-time WDF World Darts champion Greaves was drawn into the group of death in the Grand Slam last year and lost to both Michael Van Gerwen and Gary Anderson, before beating German Niko Springer 5-3.

She now heads into the latest Grand Slam in a very different mindset, although she reflects positively on her previous experience from last year’s Grand Slam.

But Greaves believes that her experience on the Pro Tour has equipped her mentally for the next challenge ahead.

“It’s one of those things that I know I can play well on the stage. It’s just about having that confidence and belief.

“I know I’m not as relaxed as Luke on the stage, but I seem to be relaxed when I’m playing him.

“He’s the best in the world and I know that I’m going to have to play really well.

“I look back at last year as a positive because I did so well, but I was in a different mindset last year.

“But I was in a different mindset last year. I didn’t have a Tour card and I hadn’t trained on the tour all year.

“I feel a little bit more calm going into stuff now because I’ve been getting smashed up on the pro tour, so I’ve gotten used to getting beat and it’s a different feeling now.”