"Hopefully no more tears": Cameron Menzies sets main goal to stop emotions boiling over

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Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at 13:30
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Cameron Menzies may start his new season Wednesday at the preliminaries for the Winmau World Masters. 'Cammy' was one of the revelations of the year last year, including a Pro Tour title and a quarterfinal at the Grand Slam of Darts.

Menzies was then credited with good chances of getting a great result at the World Darts Championship, but he lost to Leonard Gates in the very first round. For the latter part of that match, Menzies stood on the stage with tears in his eyes. After the match it became clear why; his father was in the hospital and had to undergo heart surgery.

His father is doing a lot better by now, Menzies tells Oche180. "My dad is home, he’s a bit frail but he’s out walking. He’s come on and bounds which is a big relief. I feared the worst just before Christmas but now there’s a big difference in him. I’m hoping to start the season off the same as 80 per cent of it went last year.

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“Obviously the Worlds was a bit of a downer. The only way to get over that is backing playing and forgetting about it. That’s the aim. I haven’t played as much, I lost the love for a bit because of what happened at the Ally Pally. That happens to all players.”

Menzies is one of 129 players Wednesday hoping to secure a spot in the World Masters main tournament. The remaining eight players from the preliminaries will join the world's top-24 ranked players in the main tournament.

“It’s good to be back for the World Masters qualifier. It’s a free hit for me. I don’t know where my game is at right now. We’ll see how it goes. It’s a local tournament for me. I can fall out of bed and get to the Marshall Arena in five minutes, so I can’t complain. 

“Once again I could draw Fallon. I play a winner of a group but I don’t know who that could be yet. My aim for this year is much the same as last season. I want to win a ProTour, reach the Matchplay and have a much better run at the Worlds.

Another goal for Menzies is to appear less emotional on stage. ''Hopefully no more tears,'' the Scot continued.

“Hopefully no more tears. I know life can change. That’s the first time I’ve ever experienced anything like that. I did struggle with it. I have been in touch with my psychologist by text message. He’s been telling me bits and bobs and told me to listen to a few things.

“I don’t like watching anything back when I’ve played, even when I’ve won. When I celebrate it’s just cringe and show emotion, I don’t like it. It’s just the way I am, it’s just relief. Maybe I put too much pressure on myself, I’m just trying that hard. The best way is to be more chilled. It’s getting the balance of being hyper but not too hyper. Sometimes my emotions boil over. 

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