Overview
- Seeded 26th, Menzies lost 3-2 to 20-year-old debutant Charlie Manby, who sealed the win on double one at Alexandra Palace.
- Menzies struck the on-stage drinks table three times after the defeat, cutting his right hand as referee Kirk Bevins directed him off.
- He later issued an apology, citing the recent death of his uncle and stressing that his reaction was wrong.
- Officials and commentators condemned the outburst, and a DRA review could follow even as the PDC withheld any immediate sanction.
- The Scot had led 2-1 but faltered on finishing doubles, while Manby advances to round two after an eye-catching debut backed by a vocal crowd.