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Darts Star Collapses on Stage During World Matchplay Clash
Ross Smith advances to the quarter-finals after Cameron Menzies was taken ill and could not continue, with the PDC citing high blood pressure and fainting.
- On Wednesday night, Cameron Menzies was forced off stage during his second-round match against Ross Smith at the Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool after suffering a medical scare three legs into the contest.
- The 35-year-old from Ayrshire had arrived at the Winter Gardens in top form, having defeated world number two Luke Humphries 48 hours earlier in a notable upset.
- Following assessment by on-site St John Ambulance medics, the PDC confirmed "Cameron experienced high blood pressure, which caused him to feel dizzy and subsequently faint."
- Unable to continue, Menzies forfeited the match; Smith advances to the quarter-finals to face either Rob Cross or Gerwyn Price.
- Elsewhere at the World Matchplay, Gian van Veen secured his quarter-final spot by overcoming fellow Dutchman Wessel Nijman 14-12 in a tight tie-break thriller.
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Cameron Menzies breaks throws again and again, leans on his knees and finally has to leave the stage with support. Later he gives a warning.
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Cameron Menzies quit World Matchplay in Blackpool due to dizziness; PDC reports medical attention.
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