Grand Slam of Darts: Cameron Menzies opens up on mindset after rollercoaster win over James Wade

It’s honest to say that Cameron Menzies has had a rollercoaster 48 hours on the Grand Slam of Darts, culminating in him reserving his spot within the quarter-finals.

After being dominated by Beau Greaves in a 5-1 loss within the teams, Menzies believed he was out of the operating and left the WV Energetic Aldersley in a self-confessed “huff”, solely to search out out on the way in which house that Danny Noppert’s 5-2 win over Martin Schindler had booked him a spot within the final 16.

Then, a knockout likelihood towards James Wade awaited, Wade the heavy favorite heading into the conflict.

Not solely did Menzies have that awaiting, he labored in his job as a plumber till 1.30pm in Milton Keynes earlier than heading again to Wolverhampton for, on paper, the most important match of his life.

He then defeated Wade in a last-leg clutch decider and fell to his knees in reduction and as soon as the win sunk in, he admitted that his mindset is one thing he must work on transferring ahead and will look into getting a sports activities psychologist.

“Obviously I am buzzing to win that but I think it was a bit of a slug fest,” Menzies mentioned.

“I simply stayed on the stage (within the break) as a result of it wasn’t taking place for me which I’ve by no means completed earlier than.

“In those last two legs I was shaking like a leaf, I have never been so nervous in a long time.

“That was dangerous. I bottled it, however I received a wee bit fortunate.

“I didn’t believe I should be in, I thought I should be out.

“I left right here and I used to be not in a superb place. I used to be raging, I used to be aggravated with myself, I received too emotionally concerned however for those who watch me sufficient, that’s my weak level.

“So, I’m going to have a look at a sports activities psychologist or one thing as a result of my mindset is not steady in that neck of the woods.

“I left here thinking I was out then when I got the phone call I was in – I can’t explain it. From being so annoyed to being ecstatic, it is a weird feeling.

“It felt like feelings had been so excessive and low. I genuinely do not know how one can clarify being so excessive and so low. It was a bit psychological to be trustworthy.”

Part-time player Menzies will now play fellow part-timer Mickey Mansell in the quarter-finals, who the Scotsman believes is playing the “finest darts of his life”.

“He is exactly the same as me, we have punched above our weight,” he added.

“I was very lucky to get through but Mickey deserved it. I think Mickey is playing the best darts I have seen him.

“He has crushed the man who in my group was sensational, Danny Noppert.

“Every day is different, darts is a stupid old game in that way.

“I’ve punched above my weight so the whole lot is a free-hit now.”

What is next?

The tournament continues on Thursday November 14 as the last 16 continues, live on Sky Sports from 7pm.

Luke Littler will now face Mike De Decker as Dimitri Van den Bergh plays Jermaine Wattimena in the knockout stages. That means Ryan Joyce is up against Gian Van Veen, with Gary Anderson facing Stephen Bunting.

Reside Grand Slam of Darts

Thursday 14th November 7:00pm