Grand Slam of Darts: Cameron Menzies opens up on mindset after rollercoaster win over James Wade

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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 working and left the WV Lively Aldersley in a self-confessed “huff”, solely to search out out on the way in which residence that Danny Noppert’s 5-2 win over Martin Schindler had booked him a spot within the final 16.

Then, a knockout probability towards 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 largest 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.

“Clearly I’m buzzing to win that however I feel it was a little 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 accomplished 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 unhealthy. I bottled it, however I bought a wee bit fortunate.

“I did not imagine I must be in, I assumed I must be out.

“I left right here and I used to be not in a very good place. I used to be raging, I used to be aggravated with myself, I bought too emotionally concerned however should you 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 steady in that neck of the woods.

“I left right here considering I used to be out then once I bought the cellphone name I used to be in – I can not clarify it. From being so aggravated to being ecstatic, it’s a bizarre 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.”

Half-time participant Menzies will now play fellow part-timer Mickey Mansell within the quarter-finals, who the Scotsman believes is enjoying the “greatest darts of his life”.

“He’s precisely the identical as me, we now have 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 overwhelmed the man who in my group was sensational, Danny Noppert.

“On daily basis is completely different, darts is a silly previous recreation in that manner.

“I’ve punched above my weight so every part is a free-hit now.”

What’s subsequent?

The match continues on Thursday November 14 because the final 16 continues, reside 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 levels. Meaning Ryan Joyce is up towards Gian Van Veen, with Gary Anderson dealing with Stephen Bunting.