The PDC World Darts Championship produced another dramatic moment at Alexandra Palace as Cameron Menzies crashed out after a tight 3–2 defeat to debutant Charlie Manby — and then took his anger out on the drinks table on stage.

Menzies and Manby traded momentum across five sets in a match that swung repeatedly, with both players facing big-pressure moments as the crowd intensified inside Ally Pally. In the end, Manby held his nerve to close out a breakthrough win on his World Championship debut.

Seconds after the deciding moments, the spotlight shifted from the darts to what happened next. Menzies, visibly devastated, struck the drinks table several times in frustration. The incident was captured on camera and circulated quickly online, including in a post shared by BBC Sport.

A tense finish, then an emotional reaction

The PDC World Championship is famous for narrow margins and huge emotion, but the visibility of the on-stage reaction made this one of the most talked-about moments of the round. For many viewers, it was a reminder of how quickly pressure can boil over when a match — and a tournament run — slips away.

Coverage following the match reported that Menzies later apologised for the incident, with further details reported by Sky Sports.

Manby’s debut win steals the result

While the post-match moment drew plenty of attention, the result itself was massive for Charlie Manby. Winning on debut at the World Championship is a career-defining step, and the way he stayed composed in a close contest will only raise expectations heading into his next match.

For Menzies, it was a painful exit — especially after a contest decided by fine margins — and one he will want to move on from quickly. The PDC World Championship schedule rarely allows long to dwell, with the tournament continuing at pace as the field narrows.

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