Ross Smith came through against Cameron Menzies at the World Matchplay, getting over the line in round two. The pair contested the match in Blackpool on July 24. Menzies went down mid-game as the contest was under way. Medical staff were on the scene fast. He pulled out not long after. Smith took the win without fuss. The game aired during the main TV slot. The match went out at the evening slot in the schedule, drawing a wide crowd to the iconic Winter Gardens. Stayed cool throughout, and the result sent him through to the next round. No additional problems surfaced. The crowd response was a mix of worry and applause as Menzies was helped off the stage.
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