DARTS fans shared their concerns on social media after Callan Rydz posted a worrying message.
Rydz, 26, was visibly devastated after losing 6-5 to Florian Hempel at the Hungarian Darts Trophy.
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The Geordie had led the contest 5-2, before finding himself on the wrong end of a stunning comeback.
Upon being defeated, a visibly upset Rydz bit his shirt and punched his darts container as he exited the oche.
He then went on share a concerning message on social media.
As per Darts News, he wrote: “Bah it’s a lonely f***ing place but f*** me, when you lose, the s*** you get is not good for anyone.”
The darts star, who has had to put up with abuse from hideous trolls online, then continued: “Am just trying to make a living an not sure it’s worth bothering fighting for anymore…
“If you have my number and need me, text me. I won’t be on social media for a long time.”
Rydz shared a similarly concerning message in May 2023, following a 6-1 defeat to Kim Huybrechts at the Czech Darts Open.
On that occasion, the 2022 world championship quarter-finalist wrote: “I’m sorry for playing s***.
“You think I want to go up and play like that all the time?
“I’m struggling f***ing mentally and physically. I don’t know what to do anymore.
“Am sorry (to) everyone who even watched that.
“But telling me to f* off, call me a c*, and all that because I lost.
“I’m trying to make a living off this game, so I can retire (as) quick as I f***ing can.
“Again, I am sorry.”
At the time, the PDC confirmed to SunSport that they had reached out to Rydz to check on his mental wellbeing.
The Professional Darts Players Association also has a range of services behind-the-scenes that could help “The Riot” during difficult moments.
Several fans stuck up for Rydz on social media following his recent defeat to Hempel.
One wrote on X: “Feel bad for Callum Rydz.”
While a second said: “So many horrible negative comments about Callan Rydz.
“He’s a young man obviously struggling with the mental side of darts and maybe needs a bit of help.”
A third remarked: “[He] definitely needs a break.”
While another added: “Don’t hate on Rydz. Hope he recovers strong.”
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