Cameron Menzies’ match in opposition to Ross Smith on the World Matchplay Darts was deserted after the Scot turned dizzy on stage and later fainted on the Winter Gardens on Wednesday evening.
Menzies was 2-1 up within the second-round match when he doubled over in discomfort and appeared to change into unsteady on his toes, with Smith and the match officers coming to his support.
The 37-year-old acquired medical consideration after being taken from the stage, with the PDC later confirming Menzies had skilled hypertension. After medical checks, Menzies was deemed nicely sufficient to return to his lodging.
The match was formally deserted, with Smith progressing to the quarter-finals the place he’ll face both Gerwyn Worth or Rob Cross.
An announcement from the PDC stated: “Cameron Menzies was taken in poor health throughout his spherical two match in opposition to Ross Smith on the Betfred World Matchplay on Wednesday night.
“Cameron skilled hypertension, which prompted him to really feel dizzy and subsequently faint.
“Following an evaluation by the on-site medical crew, Cameron was deemed nicely sufficient to return to his lodging.
“We wish Cameron all the best and look forward to seeing him back in action soon.”
Following a brief break, Gian van Veen’s match in opposition to Wessel Nijman commenced.
“I echo the thoughts of everybody; right now, it’s all about Cameron Menzies,” Sky Sports activities’ Glen Durrant stated.
“He’s in tip-top form at the moment. It’s a real tough one to take.”
Menzies had superior to the second spherical of the World Matchplay Darts after beating 2024 champion Luke Humphries 10-7, a victory he referred to as “the biggest moment of my darts career.”
The Scot produced a Large Fish checkout to beat the world No 2, and afterwards, was left misplaced for phrases.
“I don’t know how to explain that [victory]. I did believe in my heart that I could maybe cause an upset but I would have to play it out of my skin,” Menzies stated.
“I wouldn’t say I played it out of my skin, but I played really well. I did say before the game started, to beat Luke, I need to take every chance that he gives me.
“It isn’t like Luke to offer numerous possibilities away, however clearly I’ll take it. Quite a bit went in. I used to be blissful. I stole a couple of legs to win, however it’s made the perfect second of my darts profession.”
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