Cameron Menzies Withdraws From Matchplay After Collapse

Scottish darts player Cameron Menzies was forced to withdraw from the World Matchplay tournament in Blackpool on Wednesday, July 22, after collapsing on stage during his second-round match against Ross Smith. The 35-year-old from Ayrshire was leading the contest 2-1 when he became unsteady on his feet and required immediate medical assistance.

The incident occurred as Menzies prepared to throw in the fourth leg of the match at the Winter Gardens venue. He was seen bending over and appearing faint before his opponent, Smith, and match officials helped guide him off the stage. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) later issued a statement confirming Menzies had experienced high blood pressure, which caused dizziness and fainting. Following an assessment by the onsite St John Ambulance team, he was deemed well enough to return to his accommodation but was unable to continue the match.

As a result, Ross Smith, who was trailing at the time of the stoppage, progressed to the quarter-finals by forfeit. He will face the winner of the match between Rob Cross and Gerwyn Price. The evening's schedule resumed after a delay, with Gian van Veen defeating Wessel Nijman in the subsequent...