Lisa Ashton returns as the defending champion at the Betfred Women's World Matchplay, with Blackpool once again the setting for one of the standout events on the women’s darts calendar.
The live updates blog is currently unavailable, but the focus remains on Ashton’s title defence at the Winter Gardens, where the competition brings together some of the biggest names in the women's game.
Beau Greaves targets another Blackpool breakthrough
Beau Greaves is also in the spotlight as she looks to claim her third Blackpool title in four years. That gives the event an immediate headline: a defending champion trying to hold on and a rising force chasing yet more success at the same venue.
Fallon Sherrock is another of the featured players, adding further recognition to an event that continues to carry real weight in the women’s game. With Lisa Ashton back as defending champion and Beau Greaves in strong form at Blackpool, the Women's World Matchplay again has the feel of a key summer occasion at the Winter Gardens.
What this means in Blackpool
Even with the blog unavailable, the picture is clear enough. Lisa Ashton is back to defend her title, Beau Greaves is attempting to extend an impressive Blackpool record, and the event has the sort of leading names that make the Women's World Matchplay a central stop in the darts calendar.
