Cameron Menzies apologised for punching a desk in frustration following his 3-2 defeat to Charlie Manby within the first spherical of the World Darts Championship.
Menzies led twice within the sport as he took the opening set earlier than going 2-1 up, however the 20-year-old from Huddersfield fought again to take it right into a deciding set earlier than he lastly pinned double 4, after each gamers missed a number of darts at double.
As Manby went off to have fun, Menzies was unable to cover his frustration and punched the underside of the water desk 3 times, inflicting the water bottles to fall off.
Referee Kirk Bevins went over to Menzies asking him to cease, however the twenty sixth seed was visibly upset whereas congratulating his opponent and went on to carry his fingers up and apologise to the group.
The incident drew blood on his knuckles, which he then wiped on his face earlier than strolling off the stage.
“It wasn’t the ending we all want to see,” mentioned Sky Sports activities commentator Glen Durrant after the sport.
“For Cameron Menzies, I think he will regret that for the rest of his life, it wasn’t a good watch.”
It’s the second successive 12 months Menzies has been knocked out within the first spherical at Alexandra Palace. He broke down in his tears throughout and following his exit to Leonard Gates final December.
Darts’ governing physique, the PDC, has mentioned there can be no fast announcement on a possible high quality or disciplinary motion for Menzies.
Menzies: Response wasn’t proper
Shortly after the incident, Menzies issued a press release apologising for his actions.
“First of all, I would like to apologise for what happened,” mentioned Menzies. “I am sorry that I reacted in the manner that I did.
“It is not an excuse, however I’ve had plenty of issues on my thoughts not too long ago and I suppose all of it simply turned an excessive amount of on the finish.
“It has not been an easy time for me with my uncle Gary passing away recently. I saw him four days before he died and he gave a look which told he much he thought of me. He treated me like a son.
“Had I received the sport towards Charlie, my second match would have been on the day of Gary’s funeral and that has not been misplaced on me in current days.
“Let me say again, that’s no excuse for what I did on the stage. It was the wrong thing to do and I don’t want it to take anything away from Charlie. He played well and deserved his win.
“This isn’t how I would really like folks to view me. Sure I can get emotional at occasions, however not like that and that wasn’t proper.”
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