Gian van Veen has successfully defended his PDC World Youth Championship title by beating Beau Greaves 6-3 in the final at Butlin's resort in Minehead. The Dutch star, who averaged 96.55, pulled off a strong performance to retain his championship title and deny Greaves her first major title.
Greaves had come close to securing her first major title after beating Luke Littler in the semi-finals, but ultimately fell short against Van Veen's impressive display of darts. The match saw Greaves pin double eight to level at 3-3 before Van Veen broke through with a crucial combination on tops.
Van Veen then broke into an unstoppable form, landing his first 180 and converting double 16 to move three clear. He sealed the deal with a spectacular 118 checkout, leaving Greaves stunned after a thrilling match that saw five consecutive legs.
Greaves has dominated the Women's Series in 2025, picking up 86 consecutive wins and 13 titles in a row, but Van Veen's win marks a significant milestone for her career. The 21-year-old is now tipped to cause some trouble on the ProTour circuit next year, with Gary Anderson backing her to show just what she can do at darts' top table.
Former world champion Raymond van Barneveld has also tipped Greaves for a Premier League spot, but Michael van Gerwen believes that would be too soon. Greaves herself admits it would be unlikely unless she had a crazy run in the Worlds, but says playing in the Premier League is something she would "not say no" to.
Greaves had come close to securing her first major title after beating Luke Littler in the semi-finals, but ultimately fell short against Van Veen's impressive display of darts. The match saw Greaves pin double eight to level at 3-3 before Van Veen broke through with a crucial combination on tops.
Van Veen then broke into an unstoppable form, landing his first 180 and converting double 16 to move three clear. He sealed the deal with a spectacular 118 checkout, leaving Greaves stunned after a thrilling match that saw five consecutive legs.
Greaves has dominated the Women's Series in 2025, picking up 86 consecutive wins and 13 titles in a row, but Van Veen's win marks a significant milestone for her career. The 21-year-old is now tipped to cause some trouble on the ProTour circuit next year, with Gary Anderson backing her to show just what she can do at darts' top table.
Former world champion Raymond van Barneveld has also tipped Greaves for a Premier League spot, but Michael van Gerwen believes that would be too soon. Greaves herself admits it would be unlikely unless she had a crazy run in the Worlds, but says playing in the Premier League is something she would "not say no" to.
so what's up with Beau Greaves? She's like been on fire all year with 86 consecutive wins and 13 titles in a row... but then she gets taken down by Gian van Veen in the final 
still impressive that she was able to make it that far, especially since Van Veen averaged 96.55 on his way to winning 
now we'll see if Greaves can build on this win or is it just a one-off? and what's up with these predictions from the old guys... Gary Anderson thinks Greaves has the skills to take on the big boys, while Michael van Gerwen seems skeptical about her Premier League debut 
and finally got a taste of that PDC World Youth Championship title 
. I mean, 86 consecutive wins? That's insane 
! But Gian van Veen played some top-notch darts to take it down from her. His averages were crazy high at 96.55 
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. Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld are both saying she's got what it takes to make it big, but Michael van Gerwen thinks she might be a bit too soon 
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Gian van Veen is like a total darts god right now!!! 
He played so smooth and his averages were insane! 96.55?!?! That's crazy!!! And that final against Beau Greaves was SO close, I loved it!! 
Will we see more of Van Veen on the ProTour circuit? Only time will tell! 
. now that he's kept his title, what do you think about his future on the ProTour circuit? is Greaves gonna live up to the hype and take on the best of the best? 
! He's got some serious skills with those darts. I mean, 96.55 average? That's insane! But what really impressed me was how he stayed calm under pressure. Beau Greaves played a great game, but sometimes you just gotta ride the wave and let your opponent make mistakes.
And I'm loving how Gary Anderson is hyping her up for the ProTour circuit - she's gonna be a force to be reckoned with next year! 
Michael van Gerwen might think it's too soon, but I don't care, I want to see Greaves in the Premier League ASAP! 
and Gary Anderson backing her to make the protour circuit next year is huge 
Van gerwen's skepticism tho 
But then again, I was also convinced that Gian van Veen's 96.55 average was just a fluke and he'd never be able to maintain it throughout the whole match 
And even if Michael van Gerwen doesn't think she's ready yet, I say let her prove him wrong! 
Bring on 2026, Beau Greaves is ready to shine 
gian van ween is literally on fire right now!!! he just defended his PDC world youth championship title like a boss and took down beau greaves 6-3 
van ween's got the skills to back it up i'm hyped for what's to come in 2025 
21 and already having an impressive run, yeah sure, but what's to stop her from getting injured or losing form? It's all just so... predictable 
. And Gary Anderson backing her? Please, he's just trying to get some good PR out of it for his own team 
. I'll believe she can take on the big boys when she beats someone like Michael van Gerwen 
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. And Beau Greaves, she's just so dominant in the Women's Series... it's like, can't she just take a break already? 
I mean, I know she's 21 and all, but that's still young! Can't she just have some fun without having to be "on" all the time? And what's with Gary Anderson backing her for the ProTour circuit next year? Like, isn't he a bit old already? 
! Gian van Veen and Beau Greaves are absolutely killing it out there