Cameron Menzies' Betfred World Matchplay run ended in abrupt fashion on Wednesday evening after he became unwell on stage during his second-round match against Ross Smith at the Winter Gardens.
The 37-year-old was later taken for medical checks, and the PDC said he experienced high blood pressure, which caused him to feel dizzy and subsequently faint. The match was then abandoned, bringing Menzies' tournament to a close and sending Smith through to the quarter-finals.
Menzies says he is okay
Later on Wednesday night, Menzies posted on Facebook to reassure fans that he was okay. He also thanked those who had checked in on him, the medical team who looked after him, Ross Smith for checking on him, and everyone at the Winter Gardens for their support.
In his message, Menzies said it was not how he wanted his World Matchplay to end, especially after what he described as some of the best darts of his career over the last few weeks. He added that he hoped to be back doing what he loves very soon.
What happens next
With the match abandoned, Smith progressed to the quarter-finals, where he will face Gerwyn Price. For Menzies, the immediate focus is simply recovery after an alarming mid-match collapse that forced him to stop playing.
The incident brought a sudden halt to a promising run, but Menzies' message suggested the main concern on Wednesday night was his health rather than the result on the board.
