It’s truthful 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 operating and left the WV Energetic Aldersley in a self-confessed “huff”, solely to search out out on the way in which dwelling 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.
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 should look into getting a sports activities psychologist.
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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
“Obviously I am buzzing to win that but I think it was a bit of a slug fest,” Menzies mentioned.
“I simply stayed on the stage (within the break) as a result of it wasn’t taking place for me which I’ve by no means executed earlier than.
“In those last two legs I was shaking like a leaf, I have never been so nervous in a long time.
“That was unhealthy. I bottled it, however I acquired a wee bit fortunate.
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Beau Greaves dismantled Cameron Menzies 5-1 to safe her first win at this yr’s Grand Slam of Darts
“I didn’t believe I should be in, I thought I should 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 acquired too emotionally concerned however if you happen to watch me sufficient, that’s my weak level.
“So, I’m going to take a look at a sports activities psychologist or one thing as a result of my mindset is not secure in that neck of the woods.
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James Wade was on the mistaken finish of woman luck as he suffered a Robin Hood and a bounce out for a possible 180 throughout his match with Cameron Menzies
“I left here thinking I was out then when I got the phone call I was in – I can’t explain it. From being so annoyed to being ecstatic, it is a weird feeling.
“It felt like feelings had been so excessive and low. I genuinely do not know learn how to clarify being so excessive and so low. It was a bit psychological to be sincere.”
Part-time player Menzies will now play fellow part-timer Mickey Mansell in the quarter-finals, who the Scotsman believes is playing the “finest darts of his life”.
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Northern Eire’s Mickey Mansell advances to the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals after he defeated eighth seed Danny Noppert 10-7
“He is exactly the same as me, we have punched above our weight,” he added.
“I was very lucky to get through but Mickey deserved it. I think Mickey is playing the best darts I have seen him.
“He has overwhelmed the man who in my group was sensational, Danny Noppert.
“Every day is different, darts is a stupid old game in that way.
“I’ve punched above my weight so every part is a free-hit now.”
What is next?
The tournament continues on Thursday November 14 as the last 16 continues, live on Sky Sports from 7pm.
Luke Littler will now face Mike De Decker as Dimitri Van den Bergh plays Jermaine Wattimena in the knockout stages. That means Ryan Joyce is up against Gian Van Veen, with Gary Anderson facing Stephen Bunting.
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