Menzies withdraws from World Matchplay Darts after becoming unwell on stage

Cameron Menzies' match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay Darts was abandoned after the Scot became dizzy on stage and later fainted at the Winter Gardens on Wednesday night.

>Menzies was 2-1 up in the second-round match when he doubled over in discomfort and appeared to become unsteady on his feet, with both Smith and the match officials coming to his aid.

>The 37-year-old received medical attention after being taken from the stage, with the PDC later confirming Menzies had experienced high blood pressure. After medical checks, Menzies was deemed well enough to return to his accommodation.

>The match was officially abandoned, with Smith progressing to the quarter-finals where he will face either Gerwyn Price or Rob Cross.

>A statement from the PDC said: "Cameron Menzies was taken ill during his round two match against Ross Smith at the Betfred World Matchplay on Wednesday evening.

>Cameron Menzies is unable to continue his Round Two clash after being taken unwell.

Ross Smith progresses to the Quarter-Finals as a result.

The next match between Gian van Veen and Wessel Nijman will start shortly.

>"Cameron experienced high blood pressure, which caused him to feel dizzy and subsequently faint.

>"Following an assessment by the on-site medical team, Cameron was deemed well enough to return to his accommodation.

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>"We wish Cameron all the best and look forward to seeing him back in action soon."

>Following a short break, Gian van Veen's match against Wessel Nijman commenced.

>"I echo the thoughts of everybody; right now, it's all about Cameron Menzies," Sky Sports' Glen Durrant said.

>"He's in tip-top form at the moment. It's a real tough one to take."

>Menzies had advanced to the second round of the World Matchplay Darts after beating 2024 champion Luke Humphries 10-7, a victory he called "the biggest moment of my darts career."

>The Scot produced a Big Fish checkout to beat the world No 2, and afterwards, was left lost for words.

>"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 said.

>"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's not like Luke to give 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's made the best moment of my darts career."

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