Budapest, Hungary — Scotland celebrated another golden chapter as Lorraine Hyde produced a string of composed, high-quality performances to capture the WDF World Masters Women’s title, defeating Rachna David 6–5 in a thrilling, high-standard final.

Group Stages: Class across the board

The women’s field featured world-class names across 32 groups, with several players putting down major markers early.

• Deta Hedman (ENG) led Group AA with a 75.20 3DA, a sign of her returning top form.

• Anna Forsmark (SWE) topped Group AB cleanly, dropping just one leg in the process.

• Lisa Zollikofer (SUI) and Renata Slowikowska (POL) both averaged just shy of 60, setting a high pace in Group AC.

• Paula Jacklin (ENG), Priscilla Steenbergen (NED), and Yukie Sakaguchi (JPN) also dominated their sections.

• Irina Armstrong (GER) impressed in Group AG with the highest group-stage average of 71.04, going unbeaten.

• Rachna David (NOR), Kirsi Viinikainen (FIN), and Karolina Ratajska (POL) were other standouts—each winning their groups with averages in the mid-60s to 70s.

• Scotland’s Lorraine Hyde, winner of Group AI, posted a sharp 62.71 3DA, winning all matches and advancing confidently.

• Sophie McKinlay (SCO) impressed too, leading Group AY undefeated with 68.24 and smooth finishing.

Top 64: Early fireworks

The knockout phase opened with a rush of upsets and statement wins:

• Lorraine Hyde dispatched Maret Liiri (EST) 5–3 (Avg 59.42 v 57.88) to settle into her rhythm.

• Sophie McKinlay (SCO) made a big impression with a 5–0 whitewash over Sheila Morris (56.38).

• Deta Hedman swept Joanne Luke aside 5–0 (68.94), while Eve Watson (SCO) began with a dominant 5–2 win over Miyu Miyawaki (JPN) (61.83).

• Rachna David and Rachna Sakaguchi both advanced comfortably, with David averaging 66.02 in her opener.

Top 32: Big names deliver

• Hedman continued her run with a 5–1 victory over Anna Forsmark (75.41 v 66.92).

• Lorraine Hyde beat Ina Rademacher (GER) 5–1 (67.82 v 59.98).

• Sophie McKinlay edged Line Kristiansen (NOR) 5–2, averaging 64.38.

• Rachna David took out Mayumi Ouchi (JPN) 5–2 in a top-quality clash.

• Eve Watson stayed sharp with a 5–2 over Miyawaki and an average near 62.

• Karolina Ratajska, Kirsi Viinikainen, and Irina Armstrong also cruised through with strong 70+ displays.

Top 16: Form peaks

This round saw elite averages across the board:

• Hedman stormed to a 5–0 over Lisa Zollikofer (80.81 v 70.48).

• Irina Armstrong defeated Yukie Sakaguchi 5–2 (81.15 v 73.38) in a cracking contest.

• Rachna David shut out Aaja Jalbert (CAN) 5–0 (70.90 v 57.19).

• Lorraine Hyde edged Jitka Císarova 5–4 (71.20 v 72.28) in one of the matches of the round.

• Sophie McKinlay stunned Eve Watson 5–1, averaging a superb 88.92 v 76.20, her best of the event.

• Ratajska defeated Viinikainen 5–2, both averaging mid-70s.

Quarter-Finals: The elite eight

Deta Hedman (78.48) def. Irina Armstrong (77.63) — a clash of legends
Rachna David (72.65) def. Karolina Ratajska (74.27) — narrow, high-class duel
Lorraine Hyde (75.15) def. Ip Tin Yee, Rita (54.85) — commanding from start to finish
Sophie McKinlay (88.92) def. Eve Watson (76.20) — McKinlay unstoppable again

Semi-Finals: Two epic contrasts

Rachna David (80.59) def. Deta Hedman (74.98) – composure and pace throughout, ending Hedman’s title hopes.
Lorraine Hyde (79.11) def. Sophie McKinlay (67.68) – an all-British battle, Hyde finishing superbly to reach her first major final.

Final: Hyde’s moment of glory

Lorraine Hyde (SCO) 6–5 Rachna David (NOR)
Both players traded breaks and heavy scoring in a pulsating final. Hyde averaged 71.09, matching David’s pace leg for leg, and held her nerve in a last-leg decider to claim her first WDF major title.