It is secure to say Cameron Menzies endured a roller-coaster 48 hours on the Grand Slam of Darts earlier than sealing his place within the quarter-finals.
After dropping 5-1 to Beau Greaves within the group stage, Menzies thought he was out and left West Virginia’s lively Alders “offended” Leigh (WV Energetic Aldersley) solely to search out out on the best way house that Danny Noppert’s 5-2 win over Martin Schindler earned him a spot within the final 16.
Then, a knockout alternative awaits towards James Wade, who’s the heavy favourite for this matchup.
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An emotional Cameron Menzies defeats James Wade in Darts Grand Slam final 16 as Scot wins 10-9
Not solely did Menzies have to attend, he additionally labored as a plumber in Milton Keynes till 1.30pm earlier than heading again to Wolverhampton for what was theoretically the most important sport of his life.
He then beat Wade in a vital remaining spherical tiebreaker and dropped to his knees in reduction, and as soon as he gained, he admitted his mentality was one thing he wanted to work on and may think about hiring a sports activities psychologist scientist.
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An emotional Cameron Menzies defeats James Wade in Darts Grand Slam final 16 as Scot wins 10-9
“Clearly I might like to win this struggle, however I believe it is a bit of a struggle fest,” Menzies mentioned.
“I simply stayed on stage (throughout halftime) as a result of it did not occur to me and it is one thing I’ve by no means carried out earlier than.
“My final two legs had been shaking like leaves. I have never been so nervous for a very long time.
“That sucked. I bottled it, however I used to be sort of fortunate.
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Beau Greaves beats Cameron Menzies 5-1 to safe his first Grand Slam victory in darts this yr
“I do not consider I ought to be part of, I believe I ought to stop.
“I left right here and I wasn’t in a superb place. I used to be offended, I used to be irritated with myself, I used to be too emotional, however for those who have a look at me intently sufficient, that is my weak spot.
“So, I will see a sports activities psychologist or one thing, as a result of my mentality was unstable in these woods.
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James Wade had some dangerous luck with Robin Hood and a possible 180-point rally towards Cameron Menzies.
“After I acquired the decision I assumed I used to be out – I can not clarify it. It was a wierd feeling to go from being very irritated to being ecstatic.
“Feeling so excessive and so low. I do not actually know the best way to clarify being so excessive and so low. It is a bit unhinged, to be sincere.”
Half-timer Menzies will now face part-timer Mickey Mansell within the quarter-finals, with the Scot believing Mansell is enjoying “the very best darts of his life”.
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Northern Eire’s Mickey Mansell advances to the Darts Grand Slam quarter-finals with a 10-7 victory over eighth seed Danny Noppert
“He was precisely like me, we punched greater than we may deal with,” he added.
“I used to be fortunate to get via, however Mickey deserved it. I assumed Mickey was enjoying the very best darts I’ve ever seen.
“He beat Danny Noppert, who was superb in our group.
“Each day is completely different and darts is a foolish outdated sport.
“I’ve punched above my weight, so now it is all free.”
What’s subsequent?
The competitors will proceed with the Spherical of 16 on Thursday 14 November, Reside on Sky Sports activities from 7pm.
Luke Littler will now face Mike Dedecker within the knockout levels and Dimitri Vandenberg will face Jermaine Wattimena. This implies Ryan Joyce will face Gian van Veen and Gary Anderson will face Stephen Bunting.
Reside Darts Grand Slam
Thursday, November 14, 7:00 pm
