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Cameron Menzies’ match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay Darts was abandoned when the Scot felt dizzy on stage and later collapsed at the Winter Garden on Wednesday night.
Menzies was leading 2-1 in the second-round match when he doubled over in discomfort and was unsteady on his feet as Smith and match officials rushed to his aid.
The 37-year-old was given medical attention after being taken off stage, with the PDC later confirming that Menzies had experienced high blood pressure. After a medical examination, Menzies was deemed well enough to return to his residence.
The match was officially abandoned, with Smith moving on to the quarter-finals where he would face either Gerwyn Price or Rob Cross.
A statement from the PDC said: “Cameron Menzies fell ill during his round two match against Ross Smith in the Betfred World Matchplay on Wednesday evening.
“Cameron experienced high blood pressure, which caused him to feel dizzy and later faint.
“Following an assessment by the on-site medical team, Cameron was deemed well enough to return to his residence.
“We wish Cameron the best of luck and look forward to seeing him back in action soon.”
After a short break, Jean van Veen’s match against Wessel Nijmann began.
“I echo everyone’s thoughts; at the moment, it’s about Cameron Menzies,” Sky Sports’ Dr. Glenn Durant.
“He’s in tip-top form at the moment. It’s really hard to take.”
After assessment, doctors said Menzies was ‘sitting up, conscious and talking to his partner’.
Menzies advanced to the second round of the World Matchplay Darts after defeating 2024 champion Luke Humphries 10–7, in what he called “the biggest moment of my darts career”.
The Scot produced a big fish checkout to beat the world No. 2 and then, lost for words.
“I don’t know how to explain it (the win). I believed in my heart that I could have caused the upset but I had to play it out of my skin,” Menzies said.
“I wouldn’t say I played it out of my skin, but I played really well. I said before the game started, to beat Luke, I have to take every chance he gives me.
“It’s not like Luke to put a lot of chances away, but obviously I’m going to take it. A lot went in. I was happy. I stole a few legs to win, but it made the best moment of my darts career.”
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