Ross Smith defeated Cameron Menzies at the World Matchplay, clinching the second-round clash. The pair took to the stage in Blackpool on July 24. Menzies hit the floor during play as the contest was under way. Medical staff stepped in right away. He pulled out not long after. Smith finished the tie cleanly. The game aired during the main TV slot. It was shown at the evening slot in the schedule, drawing a wide crowd to the iconic Winter Gardens. Smith kept his composure throughout, and the verdict sent him onward in the bracket. Fans saw nothing more go wrong. The crowd response was a mix of worry and applause as the Scotsman was helped out of the venue.
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