December 16th 2024.
It was a night to forget for Cameron Menzies at the famous Ally Pally. The World Darts Championship was in full swing and Menzies had high hopes of making his mark. But unfortunately, it was not meant to be. In a shocking turn of events, Menzies was defeated by American player Leonard Gates, who is ranked 130th in the world. This came as a huge surprise to everyone, especially since Menzies is ranked 39th on the PDC Order of Merit.
As the game progressed, it became clear that Menzies was not at his best. His performance was far from impressive and he was struggling to keep up with Gates. In the final moments of the game, Menzies was seen wiping away tears, clearly overwhelmed with emotion. The crowd at Alexandra Palace was as rowdy as ever, with chants in support of Gates and anti-Scottish songs. The missed doubles were also met with jeers from the audience.
It was difficult to determine whether it was the noise from the fans or Menzies' own performance that caused him to break down in tears. Even as the game was still going on, the 35-year-old was visibly struggling to keep his composure. And when Gates landed the winning double, Menzies could not hold back his emotions and hugged his opponent. Sky Sports pundit Glen Durrant commented on Menzies' performance, noting that his average score of 83.7 was far from his best.
Durrant also pointed out the difference between playing on the floor and on the stage. Menzies had been performing exceptionally well in the practice room, but when it came to the stage, he just couldn't seem to replicate the same level of play. It was clear that Menzies was full of emotion, and Durrant suggested that he needed to find a solution to this issue in order to perform better on the big stage.
In the end, Gates took full advantage of Menzies' struggles and emerged victorious. Durrant described Gates as an extremely talented player, but also expressed concern for Menzies' emotional state. He wasn't sure if the heat or Menzies' disappointment in his own performance was getting to him, but it was a bizarre ending to the game. Despite having a good support system, Durrant believed that Menzies needed to figure things out for himself and make the most of the opportunities presented to him.
Gates, on the other hand, will be moving on to the next round to face Nathan Aspinall. As for Menzies, it was a tough loss to swallow, but he will have to pick himself up and work on his game to come back stronger in the future. After all, there are plenty of big opportunities waiting for him in the world of darts.
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