Ross Smith beat Cameron Menzies at the World Matchplay, clinching the second-round clash. The pair tussled in Blackpool on July 24. Menzies collapsed on stage as the contest was under way. Medical staff came to help straight away. He bailed from the event afterward. Smith took the win without fuss. The game was broadcast in the main TV slot. It was shown at the evening window, drawing a large crowd to the well-known Winter Gardens. Held his nerve from start to finish, and the win sent him through to the next round. No additional problems surfaced. The response in the arena was a mix of worry and applause as Menzies was helped off the stage.
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