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 went down mid-game as the contest was under way. Medical staff rushed over quickly. He withdrew shortly 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 healthy crowd to the iconic Winter Gardens. Smith kept his composure throughout, and the outcome sent him onward in the bracket. No additional problems surfaced. The room was a mix of worry and applause as he was helped out of the venue.
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