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 working and left the WV Lively Aldersley in a self-confessed “huff”, solely to seek out out on the best way house that Danny Noppert’s 5-2 win over Martin Schindler had booked him a spot within the final 16.
Then, a knockout probability in opposition to James Wade awaited, Wade the heavy favorite heading into the conflict.
An emotional Cameron Menzies will get the higher of James Wade because the Scotsman triumphs 10-9 throughout their Grand Slam of Darts last-16 match
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 aid and as soon as the win sunk in, he admitted that his mindset is one thing he must work on shifting ahead and will look into getting a sports activities psychologist.
An emotional Cameron Menzies will get the higher of James Wade because the Scotsman triumphs 10-9 throughout their Grand Slam of Darts last-16 match
“Clearly I’m buzzing to win that however I feel it was a little bit of a slug fest,” Menzies stated.
“I simply stayed on the stage (within the break) as a result of it wasn’t occurring for me which I’ve by no means completed earlier than.
“In these final two legs I used to be shaking like a leaf, I’ve by no means been so nervous in a very long time.
“That was dangerous. I bottled it, however I received a wee bit fortunate.
Beau Greaves dismantled Cameron Menzies 5-1 to safe her first win at this yr’s Grand Slam of Darts
“I did not consider I needs to be in, I believed I needs to 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 irritated with myself, I received too emotionally concerned however if you happen to 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.
James Wade was on the flawed finish of girl luck as he suffered a Robin Hood and a bounce out for a possible 180 throughout his match with Cameron Menzies
“I left right here pondering I used to be out then once I received the telephone name I used to be in – I can not clarify it. From being so irritated to being ecstatic, it’s a bizarre feeling.
“It felt like feelings have been so excessive and low. I genuinely do not know the best way to clarify being so excessive and so low. It was a bit psychological to be trustworthy.”
Half-time participant Menzies will now play fellow part-timer Mickey Mansell within the quarter-finals, who the Scotsman believes is enjoying the “finest darts of his life”.
Northern Eire’s Mickey Mansell advances to the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals after he defeated eighth seed Danny Noppert 10-7
“He’s precisely the identical as me, we’ve got punched above our weight,” he added.
“I used to be very fortunate to get by way of however Mickey deserved it. I feel Mickey is enjoying one of the best darts I’ve seen him.
“He has crushed the man who in my group was sensational, Danny Noppert.
“Daily is totally different, darts is a silly outdated recreation in that method.
“I’ve punched above my weight so every thing is a free-hit now.”
What’s subsequent?
The event continues on Thursday November 14 because the final 16 continues, stay on Sky Sports activities from 7pm.
Luke Littler will now face Mike De Decker as Dimitri Van den Bergh performs Jermaine Wattimena within the knockout phases. Which means Ryan Joyce is up in opposition to Gian Van Veen, with Gary Anderson going through Stephen Bunting.
Dwell Grand Slam of Darts
Thursday 14th November 7:00pm
