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Relieved for him. Hopefully this will indeed be a lesson learned.... rather like Gasquet and that kiss. At least it wasn't performance enhancing so he wasn't looking to cheat. I admire him for holding his hands up immediately unlike some, Maria Sharapova!
I for one will be very glad to welcome him back. I was glad to read he is "determined to return to the sport I love." I hope he is working hard towards that goal. And most of all, I hope it will be a lesson well learned.
Oh me too Pat, I have really missed him especially with Andy being out too.
Relieved for him. Hopefully this will indeed be a lesson learned.... rather like Gasquet and that kiss. At least it wasn't performance enhancing so he wasn't looking to cheat. I admire him for holding his hands up immediately unlike some, Maria Sharapova!
Exactly! Of course what he did was stupid and he admits to taking cocaine out of competition but in no way would it have been intended to help his tennis and as you say, he held his hands up to it straight away. I can't wait for him to be back and I wish him all the luck in the world working his way back. he won't get the leg up Sharapova has had, that's for sure! I feared 2 years so I'm really pleased it will only be a year and actually only just over 6 months from now.
I agree caro et al. This wasn't performance enchanting, dan wasn't looking to cheat. I think the ban reflects that. It's more than he'd like no doubt, but being back dating it really isn't too long now before he is back. I'm glad they saw sense if the length of the ban. I am looking forward to seeing him back on court. I'm sure he'll take what he needs to from this. Improve and move on. Happy to see that he intends to get back to it :)
roytennisfan
02-03-2018, 17:13
Britain's Dan Evans has been warned by the Lawn Tennis Association that any support is "entirely dependent" on his level of professionalism as he returns to training after being banned for failing a drugs test.
He will be eligible to compete from 24 April after serving a one-year ban.
Evans, 27, tested positive for cocaine during last April's Barcelona Open.
He has shown "genuine commitment to getting his tennis career back on track", said the LTA.
Under the terms of his suspension, the former world number 41 was allowed to access LTA facilities and support again from last Saturday.
On Wednesday, he met the LTA's performance director Simon Timson and Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith.
"The LTA condemns any form of doping, which has no place in our sport," added the governing body of British tennis.
"Dan has reflected on his experience over the last 10 months, and would like to support the LTA's anti-doping education programme to help emerging young players avoid similar mistakes.
"We have offered a structured programme of sports science and medicine support to help Dan on his journey back into the sport he loves.
"Our support will be entirely dependent on a non-negotiable commitment to ongoing monitoring."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/43262328
I've just been reading that on the BBC website. I was a bit shocked by the claim that he could have trained with Andy in December if he'd been interested.
themass15
02-03-2018, 18:47
Not really sure how I feel about Dan at present, but good for him he is able to play again so soon.
I'm really glad Dan will be back. He has a long hard road ahead of him to get back to anywhere near where he was, but I look forward to following his progress.
He is a complete and utter Pillock, but I can’t help liking him. I do think though he is on last chance saloon. Over to you Mr Evans.
I read about it, roytennisfan. I really hope that he, stupidly, doesn't do anything else.
RosieBear
03-03-2018, 09:27
"The LTA condemns any form of doping, which has no place in our sport," added the governing body of British tennis.
"Dan has reflected on his experience over the last 10 months, and would like to support the LTA's anti-doping education programme to help emerging young players avoid similar mistakes.
"We have offered a structured programme of sports science and medicine support to help Dan on his journey back into the sport he loves.
"Our support will be entirely dependent on a non-negotiable commitment to ongoing monitoring."
The statement from the LTA aboout all forms of doping is welcome. It's explicitly and consistently stated throughout tennis' rules, codes and tribunals that recreational and PE doping are condmened equally. He can only make amends if he accepts the full extent of his wrongdoing - he appears to have done that, so well done to him.
Looking forward, I'm pleased he is getting support to comeback (even if there is something a bit pathetic about having to treat him as a constantly monitored man child) and I wish him all the best as he take the the court again and looks to rebuild his career.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/43262328
According to sources, the 27-year-old was not in the best shape either physically or mentally at the end of last year. I understand he could have had the opportunity to train with Andy Murray for part of December, had he shown greater interest.
Sadly I fear Dan may forever be one of those "men-children", and I'm afraid there are many others around in all walks of life. As such, he will inevitably need constant monitoring, which is a pity, as we all know how talented he is. I do wonder how he's been spending his time during the ban?
I was hoping for news over two months ago along the lines of:
Dan Evans means business, he's already getting in shape and is asking top players for practice opportunities.
And has backed it up by asking both the LTA and ITA to be part of their clean program.
But as that never happened I for one believe he isn't serious enough and it is/has been pretty much just lip service.
I have always told people "I won't judge you on what you say, it's what you do that counts, and more importantly the
time and way you do it.
I had a saying when we used to employ people "Be Pig committed"
It came from an old boy who taught me a lot about my trade, he once said to me..
The difference between giving and committing is like eggs and bacon.
The chicken gives but the Pig commits.
No I'm sorry Dan but if you want the best you're gonna have to commit to yourself and give your best.
A La Andy Murray, You really don't have to look any further than that.
Best do yourself and everyone around you who cares a favour and get on with it cos
Time and Tide wait for no man.
Silverdee
27-03-2018, 11:03
Dan Evans targeting new Challenger fixtures
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/03/26/dan-evans-targeting-glasgow-challenger-start-comeback-drugs/
To be fair to him though Jagmad, he was banned from performance level facilities for 10 months of his 12 month ban. And yes I know he's not the most motivated and hard working tennis player on the planet but everyone's different and given what he's like, it would have been very difficult to maintain fitness etc over a 12 month period with no prospect of being able to play or even train at top facilities / with other players.
@ Caro - Dan is a Pillock, but I can’t help liking him. Cocaine use is idiotic in the extreme, but I genuinely don’t think he was taking it for performance enhancing reasons. He just needs to grow up, before it’s too late.
To be fair to him though Jagmad, he was banned from performance level facilities for 10 months of his 12 month ban. And yes I know he's not the most motivated and hard working tennis player on the planet but everyone's different and given what he's like, it would have been very difficult to maintain fitness etc over a 12 month period with no prospect of being able to play or even train at top facilities / with other players.
To be fair to him?
He had himself in the best position ever in his career. Then with one foul swipe of idiotic proportions chucked it all away.
No skin off my nose really if someone wants to waste opportunities just giving my opinion. It wasn't just about Dan it applies to all of us.
Life is a balance........
When one makes a mistake that epic it swings in the negative on a grand scale.
To keep the balance one has to try much harder to be dedicated to make sure it doesn't happen again, and try to push the balance back.
We all need help to do it but in the end the size of the push back mainly depends on yourself, and in this case it's down to Dan. (C'mon Dan you can do it if you really want to)
All I was saying was if he had done more along the lines of the stuff I was hoping in my earlier post.
I would be more convinced he really means it, but I'm afraid he ain't convinced me yet.
That doesn't mean I'm not aware of what he is or has been, in fact just the opposite.
I'm very aware of what he needs to do! Exactly the things I posted, to convince me.
Just to set the record straight I always liked the guy, and still do, I can forgive most silly stuff people do.
All I was saying was he's going to have to try harder, anything less than 100% and he's not going to get
the respect he needs to move on.
You wrote:
To be fair to him though Jagmad, he was banned from performance level facilities for 10 months of his 12 month ban. And yes I know he's not the most motivated and hard working tennis player on the planet but everyone's different and given what he's like, it would have been very difficult to maintain fitness etc over a 12 month period with no prospect of being able to play or even train at top facilities / with other players.
In a nutshell I think that's just exactly the things he should'ave been doing as much as possible, asap if he is going to shift the balance of his persona and move on with any urgency.
Time is of the essence and he should'ave come out the traps running not talking.
Of course that's what he should have been doing but that's just not him is it? I am not trying to defend what he did, but we need to see what he puts in to his come back now he has access to facilities again. That's what I meant by being fair, he didn't have access for 10 months and because he has struggled for motivation in the past, it was always going to be a big ask for him to keep it up with no carrot of big matches to win (he was always a big occasion player).
As Teresa said, he made an idiotic choice but it was in his personal not his professional life, it was not a performance enhancing decision in any way, so I will not hold it against him. If it had been a tennis related drug ban, that would be a different story altogether.
I am not holding anything against him either. My posts are not meant as a slagging off or a rant they are my opinion of where I stand on his actions. Post Ban.
Of course that's what he should have been doing but that's just not him is it?
Your right but If he still hasn't changed cos he still isn't doing what he should be doing cos "that's just not him?" I'm not going to be holding my breath. Are you?
No matter what he says or other people say in regards to him not being able to access facilities.
Try this one for size? News headline!
Dan Evans condemns drug taking and while serving his ban has vowed to keep himself fit by running (sponsored) to raise money for victims of drug abuse like the kids born to addicts)
Maybe a bit extreme but would have got my vote on commitment.
I would be more likely to believe his commitment if he had gone the extra mile from the get go.
But that's just not him, so that's alright then, is it??????
When you say "I am not trying to defend what he did" I guess you mean the drugs? My comments are not about the drugs.
I don't really give a flying fish about that. Anyone can make mistakes. It's about how one atones for them after, and I'm afraid you're right he hasn't changed and hasn't seen the full extent of his mistake.
And until he does he won't be able to sort it. It'll always be the same reasons/excuses. Just lip service imo.
No Dan as much as I like you if you are going to put this right you need positive people around you serving up tough love.
Like me. It don't matter what you say it's what you do that counts and more importantly how and when you do it.
In your case the sooner the better as you have a lot of catching up to do. Especially as you didn't show enough commitment to the atonement part. During the ban period.
It's as if you feel "well it wasn't a cheating thing, so I've done my time and I can just walk back in as if nothing has happened"
Sorry buddy that ain't the way it works.
Not in the real world anyway.
I wish you all the luck in the world mate cos if you don't see it for what it is and pull your finger out and finally commit to yourself, you're gonna need it.
C'mon dude you have a brain you can work it out and do this....................
I’m just saying Evo is what he is. I’m not saying “it’s alright”, I’m just saying what he’s like. He’s not Andy, he has struggled for motivation in the past as have lots of tennis players. Aside from Andy we all support different players. I have always supported him and I won’t stop now. Post ban he hasn’t been able to play yet so we’ll see what happens won’t we?
I’m just saying Evo is what he is. I’m not saying “it’s alright”, I’m just saying what he’s like. He’s not Andy, he has struggled for motivation in the past as have lots of tennis players. Aside from Andy we all support different players. I have always supported him and I won’t stop now. Post ban he hasn’t been able to play yet so we’ll see what happens won’t we?
Sorry I thought when you said
"To be fair to him though Jagmad, he was banned from performance level facilities for 10 months of his 12 month ban. And yes I know he's not the most motivated and hard working tennis player on the planet but everyone's different and given what he's like, it would have been very difficult to maintain fitness etc over a 12 month period with no prospect of being able to play or even train at top facilities / with other players."
(As if it was a reason not an excuse?)
Not "To be fair to him he's never got fully with the program and we shouldn't really expect him to but you never know?" May have been closer?
I read it as you thought my constructive criticism was wrong, not miss placed!
I wasn't talking about what he has done or what he is likely to do based on his past.
I was talking about what he should be doing imo. Especially after the size of the mistake at that point of his career.
It seems clear to me that the lesson has not been learned. Also seems clear it will never be?
As backed up by his actions so far. But we live forever in hope that the penny will drop.
I suppose. Still not gonna hold my breath though.
You?
I love Dan but don't see him changing his spots anytime soon - more's the pity. So much talent wasted.
And as I keep saying, we all know what he should be doing .... And I mentioned the performance facilities as being able to access them again may just be the start of a bit of motivation. It’s not like he is never motivated, he just struggles sometimes as many other do.
I’m done discussing it now.
themass15
16-04-2018, 10:09
Dan to get qualifying wild card for Scotstoun
https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/985815476084330496
greatunclebulgaria
16-04-2018, 11:06
BBC report
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/43782043
sanctimonious much Mr Fuller, I would totally agree if it had been performance enhancing, but no just Dan been a prat
RosieBear
16-04-2018, 11:50
BBC report
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/43782043
sanctimonious much Mr Fuller, I would totally agree if it had been performance enhancing, but no just Dan been a prat
Why is it sanctimonous to view recreational drugs to be as wrong as PED taking when this is the line followed by every single rule book and tribunal in tennis? Without exception they are equally condmened and it's definitely my view (don't feel it's overly judgmental :shrug:). I wish Dan all the best going forward because everyone deserves a second chance, but I'm under no illusions about the extent of his wrongdoing, and nor should he be if he wants to truly make amends to the many people he has let down (inc Andy).
supergran
16-04-2018, 12:01
Didn't see anything sanctimonious in what was said. Just a journalist giving his opinion on players returning to the tour after a ban. Many share his opinion.
themass15
16-04-2018, 12:05
Agreed. I can't see anything sanctimonious either. Wonder if Jackie and I will get to see Dan in Loughborough
Why is it sanctimonous to view recreational drugs to be as wrong as PED taking when this is the line followed by every single rule book and tribunal in tennis? Without exception they are equally condmened and it's definitely my view (don't feel it's overly judgmental :shrug:). I wish Dan all the best going forward because everyone deserves a second chance, but I'm under no illusions about the extent of his wrongdoing, and nor should he be if he wants to truly make amends to the many people he has let down (inc Andy).
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
The words truly and if being the operative ones. (not detracting from any)
I may have it wrong, and privately he might be super sorry and really wants to sort it out?
But going on what I've seen and heard so far there's little change.
Oh how I really hope I'm wrong.
What ever our stance on recreational vs PED is.
It's Dan's stance that really matters.
Anyone fancy sticking their neck out and having a stab at guessing if it's changed, at all?
:shrug:
RosieBear
16-04-2018, 17:33
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
The words truly and if being the operative ones. (not detracting from any)
I may have it wrong, and privately he might be super sorry and really wants to sort it out?
But going on what I've seen and heard so far there's little change.
Oh how I really hope I'm wrong.
What ever our stance on recreational vs PED is.
It's Dan's stance that really matters.
Anyone fancy sticking their neck out and having a stab at guessing if it's changed, at all?
:shrug:
Well Jags, from what I've seen and read Dan himself has not tried to minimise what he did - never once heard him attempt to downplay it with the oh but it wasn't PE angle. Good for him, I respect him a lot for that hence I find it very easy to wish him well moving forward.
Well Jags, from what I've seen and read Dan himself has not tried to minimise what he did - never once heard him attempt to downplay it with the oh but it wasn't PE angle. Good for him, I respect him a lot for that hence I find it very easy to wish him well moving forward.
Agree with that totally.
Although on the other hand, saying sorry is easy, meaning it and atonement are another thing.
Having read your post again maybe I didn't explain very well the bit you put in bold.
When I said "It's Dan's stance that matters, I meant will it happen again?
But do I remember right that in his interview shortly after the ban he said "It wasn't a case of it being a PED as though it was different"
Please correct me if I got it wrong.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40386155
He has shown "genuine commitment to getting his tennis career back on track", said the LTA.
Under the terms of his suspension, the former world number 41 was allowed to access LTA facilities and support again from last Saturday.
On Wednesday, he met the LTA's performance director Simon Timson and Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith.
"The LTA condemns any form of doping, which has no place in our sport," added the governing body of British tennis.
"Dan has reflected on his experience over the last 10 months, and would like to support the LTA's anti-doping education programme to help emerging young players avoid similar mistakes.
"We have offered a structured programme of sports science and medicine support to help Dan on his journey back into the sport he loves.
"Our support will be entirely dependent on a non-negotiable commitment to ongoing monitoring."
Dan?
I'm sure while you're under the LTA spot light you'll be fine but if you want this to be permanent my advise would be hold your own spot light and keep it fully on.
Lets keep our fingers crossed that it's for real and for good.
Eh?
supergran
16-04-2018, 19:59
Good luck Dan. :thumbup:
jagmad ... you have said it all before, made yourself abundantly clear, we all know how you feel. Give it a rest now eh?
Welcome back Evo! I have really missed watching him play. It is going to be exceptionally hard for him to get back to anywhere near where he was before, but he clawed his way back from 700 odd in the world before to make top 100 so you never know.
I’ve had my head fully stuck in another matter, so forgive my ignorance...has evo been offered a WC into the new Glasgow event main draw or into the quailes?
I’ve had my head fully stuck in another matter, so forgive my ignorance...has evo been offered a WC into the new Glasgow event main draw or into the quailes?
Qualies
Thanks, I realise now I should have been less lazy and just looked it up! Sorry folks. Oh well good luck to him, I hope people don’t judge him too much if it doesn’t go well, it is worth bearing in mind that ther will be rustiness from a lack of match play which could mean a less than great performance. Rustiness is not a sign of not training enough, live matches that aren’t practices are what’s needed to fix it.
roytennisfan
27-04-2018, 22:20
Dan will play Ed Corrie tomorrow
lovetennis
28-04-2018, 10:13
Dan spoke to the press yesterday - reports in various tennis newspaper columns today. It sounds like his drugs ban has been a sobering experience, as is should be of course. I hope can make a go of things. Everybody deserves a second chance in life so I wish him well
roytennisfan
28-04-2018, 11:51
Dan takes first set 6-3
Great start for Dan:dance:
I was hoping this would be streamed on the ATP website, but it's not. I expect that may be because it's a qualifier? Go Dan. Can't wait to watch him again.
I was hoping this would be streamed on the ATP website, but it's not. I expect that may be because it's a qualifier? Go Dan. Can't wait to watch him again.
I thought that too, but realise that there are this week's events to be completed first.
I was hoping as well. At least the BBC will be showing it on their website from next Monday.
Well done Dan! He came thru a close second set TB. That win should make him feel good.
Dan wins the match...6-3, 7 - 6 well done:boogie::boogie:
exislander
28-04-2018, 12:57
Yes, the first step on a long road back is accomplished!
long post from russell fuller and video (old) from dan, on taking cocaine - context of his ban (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/43927090)
Well done Dan!
Sad it was at the expense of a fellow Brit though.
roytennisfan
28-04-2018, 13:21
Ed gave Dan a good match, seem to remember they met in a challenger final about 2 years ago. Feel a bit sorry for Ed getting that draw as he was the main seed in that quarter.
Well done Dan. Now get your finger out and stop behaving like a drongo,
themass15
28-04-2018, 13:57
Good start by Dan; onwards and upwards
JAMES4578
28-04-2018, 14:22
Good that Dan came through,even if pity at Ed's expense.
Silverdee
28-04-2018, 14:38
Article on Dan’s match today:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/04/28/dan-evans-surges-victory-first-match-back-12-month-doping-ban/
Silverdee
29-04-2018, 14:21
Dan has won first set 6:4
Ah I didn't check what time Dan was playing.
Going well 6-4 *4-1
themass15
29-04-2018, 14:49
Wonder if Angibabez will get to see Dan tomorrow
Silverdee
29-04-2018, 14:54
Dans won , 6:4,6:1
JAMES4578
29-04-2018, 15:39
Comfortable in the end, well done!
lovetennis
29-04-2018, 17:44
Great to see Dan has made it into the main draw. Hope he can put a good run together, build some match practice and gain some points :thumbup:
Silverdee
29-04-2018, 18:01
Dan plays L Meidler tomorrow at 10am
exislander
29-04-2018, 18:30
Dan plays L Meidler tomorrow at 10am
Is this not the last match scheduled?
Silverdee
29-04-2018, 18:37
Just checked again, and it now says 17.50 instead of 10
Glasgow is listed on the ATP site for live coverage tomorrow - yippee!!!
Hoping I’ll be home from work in time to see Dan play today ... probably won’t happen though. All things considered, he’s done well to get to the main draw. Really hoping he can continue upwards this week but mustn’t expect too much too soon I guess.
Silverdee
30-04-2018, 09:12
ATP site showing Seoul matches live at the moment, perhaps they might show Glasgow later, and BBC online says Glasgow coverage starts tomorrow.
Just checked now at 11.15 am and they are now showing Glasgow!!!!
The first match in Glasgow is now up on the livestream, so no reason why Dan's won't be there later.
Elizabeth
30-04-2018, 14:55
Where is livestream please?
I watched it on the ATP website.
Elizabeth
30-04-2018, 15:05
Thanks Stell.
Where is livestream please?
You can get it from the Challenger section on the ATP website, but I prefer to use this link, as I've found that the one on the ATP site tends to stop randomly:
https://livestream.com/ATP
roytennisfan
30-04-2018, 18:04
C'mon Dan broken for 1-2
roytennisfan
30-04-2018, 18:22
Pretty awful set 2-6
Dan's first serve percentage has gone down in the second set whereas Miedler's has gone up. But that's ok. A good work out and challenge for Dan. It's what he needs. I don't know about anyone else, but my stream on the ATP website is rubbish. It won't allow me to go to full screen so I'm left with half a picture....I can either have top half of screen or bottom! Take your pick!
You can get it from the Challenger section on the ATP website, but I prefer to use this link, as I've found that the one on the ATP site tends to stop randomly:
https://livestream.com/ATP
Thank you Jan. I've just seen this. Much better.
roytennisfan
30-04-2018, 18:31
Dan looking in trouble 0-2
You can get it from the Challenger section on the ATP website, but I prefer to use this link, as I've found that the one on the ATP site tends to stop randomly:
https://livestream.com/ATP
Thanks - that one actually works OK on my Kindle. Not all of them do.
RosieBear
30-04-2018, 18:45
Come on Dan. There's hardly anyone there. I know it's only a challenger but thought more would turn out to see Dan.
WimbledonWestie
30-04-2018, 18:48
Stands were full for both his matches at weekend. Lots of folk asking when he'd be on as that's who they were there for. I think a lot of folk would have expected most play to be over by time they finished work so didn't get weekday tix ( I know that's why I don't have any)
roytennisfan
30-04-2018, 18:51
Really disappointing that, Dan someway short, physically mentally or both
RosieBear
30-04-2018, 18:52
Miedler takes it :sad: frustrating because Dan at his best would play him off the court, but days like this all part of the comeback process - he'll get there.:thumbup:
WimbledonWestie
30-04-2018, 18:54
I cold see he was getting frustrated at times against Barry yesterday when things weren't going his way as he knew he should really have been blowing him off the court.
Well I'm not disappointed at all. It's so good to see Dan back and he has made a start on the long road back. We can't expect too much just yet. I thought he was fired up and he certainly was egging himself on. He can take much away from this and work on it. Miedler served very well and came into the net often.
JAMES4578
30-04-2018, 19:01
Still a bit disappointing but wasn't expecting too much of Dan at this point, likely to take a bit of time to get into his stride.
lovetennis
30-04-2018, 19:03
Missed the final set but will definitely watch on the ATP site in future. The comments from some the silly people on the FB stream were driving me potty. Not too bad a start from Dan, hope it has given him the taste to keep working hard to get back to where he should be
exislander
30-04-2018, 19:03
I thought Dan looked to be very much in charge in the first set but Miedler upped his game after that and one poor game from Dan in the third was the crucial one.
More match practice and Dan will get better. Early days.
Well I was home in time to watch last night which was a bonus. Agree with everyone who says it's early days and he'll get better .... of course he will! And our angiebabez was there cheering him on along with a few murraynators.
Elizabeth
01-05-2018, 13:20
We were hoping to see Dan on Saturday but not to be.
Interesting article based on an interview - https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/43927090
RosieBear
02-05-2018, 07:38
Interesting article based on an interview - https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/43927090
Excellent article. Bravo Dan. Very, very well said. He has been far more than just silly. Total respect to Dan for recognising the extent of what he has done and being genuinely sorry. From the article:
Evans is full of regret.
"It's a shocking drug, and it's not just in sport - it's terrible in life. It's a life-ruiner," said Evans at the Scotstoun Tennis Centre.
"It's like drink-driving - everyone knows you shouldn't drink-drive. I took it. I knew beforehand I shouldn't have. It's illegal for one, never mind me being a sportsman.
"It's the worst thing I've ever done. It's a shocking thing to do, it's let down many people. Not just that, it's brought unwanted press to tennis.
"God knows what some of the greats of the game thought when that sort of thing comes into the headlines."
Dan then goes on to say how horrible it's been for friends and family.
Absolutely RB. He makes no excuses, admits what he has done and wants to move on and forward ... I only hope he is allowed to do that. I will be right behind him I know that much.
RosieBear
03-05-2018, 14:49
Absolutely RB. He makes no excuses, admits what he has done and wants to move on and forward ... I only hope he is allowed to do that. I will be right behind him I know that much.
Definitely. Life isn't about not making mistakes it's about how you come back from them. Imo Dan has shown real character by not making excuses, and I'm right behind him too.:thumbup:
Me too. He will have learned a lot and as he has been honest with himself as well as to the public he will come out of this a better person.
Dan has won his first match in main draw at Loughborough against the no 2 seed. I couldn't watch as I'm at work but the score would suggest it was fairly straightforward.
Dan has won his first match in main draw at Loughborough against the no 2 seed. I couldn't watch as I'm at work but the score would suggest it was fairly straightforward.
Didn’t ever seem in doubt. 6:4, 6:2. Purcell is ranked 218.
Such a pity he lost today:crying::crying:
Evo won 6-1 6-0 against #176 ranked Stefan Kozlov in Surbiton qualifying round 1
Ed Corrie also beat the other seed in Evo’s section of the draw, #207 ranked Christian Harrison
roytennisfan
02-06-2018, 18:45
In fact, those wins guarantees a Brit qualifier with Pauffley and Molloy their next opponents (3 of the other 12 are Brits)
Dan beat Ed Corrie 6-4 7-5 to qualify for the main draw.
Plays Thomas Fabbiano (World Rank #115, Career High #70) in first round.
themass15
04-06-2018, 17:46
Pleased Dan won. It would be great if he got through to the weekend.
Dan takes first set 6-4 against Fabbiano (with 3 service breaks to 2)
Dan beats Fabbiano 6-4 7-5.
Recovered from 4-1 down in second set, an injury time out and audible obscenity warning.
Plays Mats Moraing in the next round, who is at a career high ranking of #153
3 - 3 between him and Moraing in the first set.
Moraing saves two break points to win the seventh game.
Dan saves a break point to make it 4 - 4.
Dan wins the first set 7 - 6 (7 - 4).
Dan wins 7-6(4) 6-3
In QF he plays Jürgen Melzer (Rank #1245, Career high #8)
Well done Dan :boogie::boogie::boogie:
Woo Hoo!! Now will the flippin' LTA consider giving him wildcards?! He is knocking other Brits out of qualifying which needn't happen if they wild carded him into main draws! he has more than proved himself these past few weeks ...
I'm so pleased for Dan. He started off, before Glasgow, as not being in the top 1,200. He's now, in his third tournament back, ranked at 632 in the live rankings. He'll play Jurgen Melzer in the quarters.
We’ll be there cheering him on! Also watching 4 brits in the doubles final!
themass15
08-06-2018, 05:47
I'll miss you Nessie, I am there tomorrow. Terrific order of play today. Evans v Melzer that could be a match that could have been played at any tournament
exislander
08-06-2018, 13:25
Dan takes first set in the tiebreak.
exislander
08-06-2018, 13:57
Yes Dan! 6-4 second set.
Dan wins ...7-6, 6-4...well done:dance::dance::dance:
jackie55
08-06-2018, 13:58
Brilliant news, well done Dan:thumbup:
Well done to Dan. No mucking about there. Good man.
traveller7
08-06-2018, 14:56
Doing well!
JAMES4578
08-06-2018, 15:09
Certainly good win, well done Dan!
In the Semi-Final, Dan plays Jeremy Chardy (World rank #86, Career high #25)
themass15
08-06-2018, 15:41
Shall look forward to being there to watch that tomorrow
jackie55
08-06-2018, 19:36
Shall look forward to being there to watch that tomorrow
Will be a tough match tomorrow, but l hope you get to see Dan win:tennis:
Well done Dan! So it's "Jer-e-my" he'll be facing. Reminds me of Rouen (DC) when Chardy was playing and we were gently teasing him...every time he made an error we all went ."Jer-e-my"! It was a dead rubber, hence the frivolity. But it's the way I remember Chardy now.
roytennisfan
08-06-2018, 21:52
In the Semi-Final, Dan plays Jeremy Chardy (World rank #86, Career high #25)
At least he is playing him on grass so gives Dan a better chance, will be tough though and a measure of how close Dan is
I think it wouldn't matter what surface they were playing on, Dan is finding his old form again, and would have a decent chance on any surface. More to the point, getting this far means he can't play Nottingham qualies which I think gives him an SE.
I read, yesterday, he'd been given a wildcard into the Nottingham draw. Well done, Dan.
I read, yesterday, he'd been given a wildcard into the Nottingham draw. Well done, Dan.
Was that the Beeb report? They are not known to be accurate, they got Harriet's opponent's name significantly wrong in that report, and have also reported that Jamie is Andy's younger brother in the past!
Shall look forward to being there to watch that tomorrow
We watched Dan yesterday and the doubles final, all of which were great. Also saw Jeremy win over Kudla which was a very close affair. Dan could do this if he keeps positive (and minds his language!!) Enjoy your day.
Dan loses the first set 4 - 6.
Dan wins the first game of the second set.
Dan wins the seventh game.
Dan wins the eleventh game.
Dan Evans loses the match 6 - 7 (3 - 7).
roytennisfan
09-06-2018, 14:05
Tough, Dan still a bit short, didn't win the big points, 0/3 on bp and dropped a break himself. Second serves and DF in TB didn't help either. Hopefully he will continue to improve with Nottingham coming up, will he get a qualifying WC for Wimbledon or have to do the pre-qualification like his mate Marcus did a couple of years ago?
JAMES4578
09-06-2018, 14:08
Dan out to Chardy 6-4,7-6 but certainly looks like good effort.
exislander
09-06-2018, 14:17
Reaching the semi final from qualifying was good effort. Now he starts in main draw at Nottingham so what can he do from there?
A good effort from Dan in a fairly evenly matched contest :dance:
roytennisfan
09-06-2018, 17:02
Dan plays Darian King at nottingham then possibly Stakhovsky(7) with possible QF against Cam(1)
He has really proved himself over the past few weeks since he's been back IMO ... now come on British tennis, step up with some decent wildcards please! What's good for Sharapova is good for Dan who is home grown after all ....
How come Dan got a Special Exempt entry into Nottingham rather than a wild card? Surely being out for a taking drugs does not give him a protected ranking.
Sallydaisy
11-06-2018, 12:53
How come Dan got a Special Exempt entry into Nottingham rather than a wild card? Surely being out for a taking drugs does not give him a protected ranking.
It has nothing to do with protected ranking.
Special Exempt is for those who are due in qualifying at the next tournament but go deeper than expected in their current one. As Dan did by reaching the Semi-Final on Saturday which prevented him having 'due' time to get to Nottingham to 'sign in' for Qualies. Therefore, he is rewarded with a SE into Nottingham.
A brief summary of how this works ... have used an example off another tennis forum.
Each entry list has a certain number of Special Exempt spots, no more than two, saved for an eligible player. If those spots are not used up by the time the qualifying draw is to be made, the SE spots are cleared and given to the next two players on the Alternates list with the rest needing to go into the qualifying draw (and be there to sign in).
The list of players eligible for an SE spot each week is very small. For the ATP tournaments, it's any player who wins on Friday that would have had to play qualies on Saturday for the next tournament because of his ranking. For Challengers tournaments, they only do it regionally, so if you are playing a tournament in the US (for example) and can't sign in for qualies for the next tournament, you automatically get a spot in the main draw.
I'll give you an example. Let's say Mike McClune was playing last week in the Tulsa Challenger and he won his match on Friday night so he had to play the semis on Saturday. His current ranking was not good enough to get him into the Waco Challenger, so he was expecting to go there and sign in for qualies but now he can't because he has a match to play on Saturday. He would be given the Special Exempt spot in the main draw for the Waco Challenger.
There are specific rules that determine SE spots, you can find those in the ATP Rulebook. http://www.atptennis.com/en/aboutatp/organization.asp (http://www.atptennis.com/en/aboutatp/organization.asp) click on the Rulebook link near the top of the page, it's a large PDF file and will take a minute to load fully.
Thanks Sally. I had forgotten about that. I am brain foggled today with too much going on. Though I thought it usually happened if somebody made a final. With Dan losing in the semis it hadn't occured to me at all.
Sallydaisy
11-06-2018, 13:10
Thanks Sally. I had forgotten about that. I am brain foggled today with too much going on. Though I thought it usually happened if somebody made a final. With Dan losing in the semis it hadn't occured to me at all.
:thumbup:
The ATP cameras at Nottingham don't seem to be working for me today, so I am now on Bet 365. Dan serving for the match. Yessss - he gets it....6-3, 7-5. Well done. :yahoo::yahoo:
Firs set to Dan...7-5 :yahoo::yahoo:
Dan wins the match 7-5, 7-6... well done:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Dan wins 7-5 7-6(2)
:cheer::cheer::GBflag:
Good win for Dan :thumbup:
Dan gets the first set 7 - 6 :boogie::boogie:
Dan wins the match....7-6, 6-3...well done:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Another solid performance from Dan. Into the semis.
roytennisfan
15-06-2018, 12:32
Good win for Dan, up to #389 in live, any news on wimbledon wc into qualies?
Another good win from Dan from a very close match. I'd never heard of Schnur before this week but he gave Dan a good workout. Next opponent is Granollers.
I'm very pleased for Dan.
Looking forward to Dan's match. Granollers is so noisy! I'm sure Dan will cope. Come on Dan! It's so good to see him back.
Looking forward to Dan's match. Granollers is so noisy! I'm sure Dan will cope. Come on Dan! It's so good to see him back.
Yes, I didn't realise how much I'd missed him...
Dan lost the first set 4 - 6 :sad:
Dan lost first set. Pity he lost his first service game as he was always playing catch up after that and couldn't break Gran. Always the second set Dan!
Dan breaks and leads 4-2 in the second set
Dan gets the second set...6-2..:boogie::boogie:
exislander
16-06-2018, 12:21
Well done Dan!
Dan 3-2 up in the third set - on serve.
exislander
16-06-2018, 12:57
Great point both players won by Dan for the break!
:clap: :clap: well done Dan
Dan wins the match...well done:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
exislander
16-06-2018, 13:07
Great result!
I really enjoyed that. Dan is so entertaining. He was SO fired up. Well done Dan. So happy for him.:clap::clap:
Just watched the last couple of points. It reminded me of a certain Wimbledon final for some reason.....!!! Well done Mr Evans.
goldfish
16-06-2018, 13:12
:boogie:So exciting to see Dan playing at this level already. With James & Andy back too and tournaments on UK soil, tennis has come alive again. I have enjoyed matches in their absence but now there is so much more promise and expectation. Well done Evo :boogie:
Such an entertaining match with both playing well at the same time. Dan played some exquisite shots and the crowd really appreciated every one. Grass tennis at its best. Well done Dan.:cheer:
Where did you all watch? I had to follow livescore...
Where did you all watch? I had to follow livescore...
I found it on the ATP website. It’s available to rewatch.
Also on livestream.com/atp
Where did you all watch? I had to follow livescore...
If you go to the ATP website and click on the challenger option at the top you get into the challenger section. They always have free livestreams of the challengers there.
I've watched some of it as well on that website. Unfortunately, I've got to go out and will miss the final. Good luck to Dan.
Best of luck, Dan :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Match has started :)
2-2 in first set
Evans breaks with a cheeky little down the line shot worthy of Mr M himself, and follows it up with a hold.
I can't get my full screen to work from the ATP site - is anyone else having problems. It won't work with a different browser too.
I can't get my full screen to work from the ATP site - is anyone else having problems. It won't work with a different browser too.
I am casting to the TV via iPad and Fire Stick - sorry. Have you tried turning the device round the other way?
Rats, just been broken 4:4.
I am casting to the TV via iPad and Fire Stick - sorry. Have you tried turning the device round the other way?
I am on my laptop.
banskogirl
17-06-2018, 12:40
Dan's looking good and the ranking points make such a difference at that level.
I'm watching on the ATP site :)
exislander
17-06-2018, 12:41
I am on laptop with internet explorer and it is fine on full screen.
Set to De Minaur - double rats:-(
Oops - lost the first set
I am on laptop with internet explorer and it is fine on full screen.
:thanks: works on IE, but not the other 3 browsers I tried.
Not going Dan’s way today:-(
Just broken back 3:3 in second. Now hold Dan.
banskogirl
17-06-2018, 13:32
Dan, always good with a challenge! Come on Dan!
banskogirl
17-06-2018, 13:48
Some gorgeous shots from Dan!
Such a pity he lost, :crying: but well done getting to the final :thumbup:
Sallydaisy
17-06-2018, 14:05
Dan lost .....
stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 1m1 minute ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/1008349199266648064)Dan Evans loses 7-6 7-5 to Alex De Minaur in the Nottingham Challenger final. Evans up to around No 340 in the projected rankings after this week. Wimbledon wild card meeting on Tuesday.
Disappointed for Dan, but a good week. Ranking points and dosh. It’s up to Johanna now.
banskogirl
17-06-2018, 14:30
A win would've been great but yes still a good week!
Disappointed for Dan, but a good week. Ranking points and dosh.
I'm sorry I had to miss Dan's match. Kept in touch with it by checking scores. Looks like it was a close entertaining match. I was very impressed watching De Minaur at the Aussie Open and I thought he and Dan together could produce an exciting match. All in all a good week for Dan. His day is coming.
I can't get my full screen to work from the ATP site - is anyone else having problems. It won't work with a different browser too.
I know this is a little late for Nottingham, but just wanted to say that I too don't get a full screen on the ATP website when watching Challenger matches. Been like that for a while now. There is nothing to click on to enlarge the screen. It's the same on my phone too. Annoying especially when I used to be able to enlarge the screen. I find Livestream better for Challenger matches.
roytennisfan
19-06-2018, 12:01
Dan gets his wc into wimbledon qualies but only on Stuart Frasers list. Announced tomorrow.
I know this is a little late for Nottingham, but just wanted to say that I too don't get a full screen on the ATP website when watching Challenger matches. Been like that for a while now. There is nothing to click on to enlarge the screen. It's the same on my phone too. Annoying especially when I used to be able to enlarge the screen. I find Livestream better for Challenger matches.
I eventually managed to get the full screen with Internet Explorer. Google chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge all did not work.
RosieBear
19-06-2018, 13:28
For the love of g_d, please can Dan be introduced/written about without reference to his ban? It was a really bad thing and I've stressed that it shouldn't be minimised, BUT he has done his time. I absolutely hate it when people revist mistakes and want to beat players up forever - whether it's Maria, Marin, Dan - Nick with the daft comments, whoever, let them move on!!!
banskogirl
19-06-2018, 13:44
For the love of g_d, please can Dan be introduced/written about without reference to his ban? It was a really bad thing and I've stressed that it shouldn't be minimised, BUT he has done his time. I absolutely hate it when people revist mistakes and want to beat players up forever - whether it's Maria, Marin, Dan - Nick with the daft comments, whoever, let them move on!!!
and off course the people asking questions are so perfect........
For the love of g_d, please can Dan be introduced/written about without reference to his ban? It was a really bad thing and I've stressed that it shouldn't be minimised, BUT he has done his time. I absolutely hate it when people revist mistakes and want to beat players up forever - whether it's Maria, Marin, Dan - Nick with the daft comments, whoever, let them move on!!!
I'm going to start calling him Ban Evans...
I eventually managed to get the full screen with Internet Explorer. Google chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge all did not work.
Ah that's good to know. Thank you Cazza!
Dan serves first and loses the first game.
Mannerino wins the first set.
Dan wins the first game of the second set.
Dan breaks Mannerino's serve.
Dan breaks Mannerino's serve again, now 4 - 0.
Dan wins the second set 6 - 0.
Dan wins the first game of the third set.
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