Darts star Cameron Menzies was helped off stage after falling unwell during the World Matchplay Darts.
Menzies had been leading Ross Smith in his second round match when he appeared to sway and look faint on stage.
He was seen speaking to a tournament official and bent over, before being helped off by Smith.
‘We are having a break in our first match because Cameron Menzies is unwell,’ presenter Emma Paton told Sky Sports viewers.
‘All we know at the moment is that he is being seen to by St John’s Ambulance.
‘He is with some medics at the moment. Hopefully he is ok and feeling better very shortly.’
Darts star Cameron Menzies was helped off stage after falling unwell during the World Matchplay Darts
Menzies received treatment after suffering from high blood pressure and was deemed well enough to return to his accomodation
The darts star had been forced to withdraw from his second round match at the tournament
The PDC later confirmed that Menzies had been forced to withdraw through illness.
‘Cameron Menzies is unable to continue his Round Two clash after being taken unwell,’ a PDC statement read.
‘Ross Smith progresses to the Quarter-Finals as a result.
‘The next match between Gian van Veen and Wessel Nijman will start shortly.’
The PDC issued a subsequent update confirming Menzies had been suffering from ‘high blood pressure’ but after assessment was deemed well enough to return to his accomodation.
‘Cameron Menzies was taken ill during his round two match against Ross Smith at the Betfred World Matchplay on Wednesday evening,’ the statement read.
‘Cameron experienced high blood pressure, which caused him to feel dizzy and subsequently faint.
‘Following an assessment by the on-site medical team, Cameron was deemed well enough to return to his accommodation.
‘We wish Cameron all the best and look forward to seeing him back in action soon.’
