Dan Evans

[JAMES4578]

Yes whatever the reason Dan lost some form lately and disappointng,though obviously Alcaraz is a talent.

[Genbrit]

Shame Dan doesn't seem to be 100%.

Is he still with his girlfriend? I didn't see the match today but I haven't seen her courtside for a while.

[themass15]

Yes she was courtside in Vienna

[cazza99]

Dan's match in Paris should be starting soon.

[Jane]

Warming up now - good luck, Dan :thumbup::thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

I've watched so many great matches down there on Court 1; you get so close to the players it's brilliant!!!
Wish I was there ...
:sad:

Good luck Evo!
:GBflag::superman:

[Jane]

Dan off to a good start...4-1

[Jane]

First set to Dan....6-2 :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Dan takes the first set 6'2 ... much better from him!
Perhaps he wants his GB#1 back ...
;)

[Sallydaisy]

Uh oh! Bublik serving for the 2nd set at *6-5

[Jane]

One set all

[Sallydaisy]

Bublik broke and is serving for the match at *5-4
BUT he's not doing very well serving it out.

Evo breaks back .......
5-5

[Jane]

:sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Bublik broke and is serving for the match at *5-4
BUT he's not doing very well serving it out.

Evo breaks back .......
5-5
Bublik broke and is serving again for the match at *6-5

Bublik wins ... 2'6, 7'5, 7'5

[Jane]

:crying: Sad and gutted for Dan

[cazza99]

Nooooo.

[Jane]

Dan playing in Stockholm this week plays Davidovich Fokina at 11.00am (UK) today. Best of luck, Dan :thumbup:

[Jane]

Play has started - Dan leads 2-1. D/F serving.

[Jane]

6-6 tb time

[Jane]

First set to Dan (7-5 tb) :thumbup:

[exislander]

Dan is 4-0 set 2

[Jane]

Dan leads 4-1 in the second set and is about to serve

[Jane]

Dan wins 7-6, 6-2 Well done. :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Hawkeye]

Dan up first again tomorrow against Tiafoe.

[Genbrit]

Looks like Dan is playing better again. So happy, hope it continues.
These first matches kill me, so not sure I can get up early enough. Have to reserve my energy in case Andy gets an early match. Sorry Dan.

[Jane]

Dan and Tiafoe have started - Dan serving. Good luck, Dan :thumbup:

[Jane]

Dan breaks...3-1

[Jane]

First set to Dan...6-1 good stuff!!

[Jane]

Dan down 1-5 in the second set :sad:

[Jane]

One set all!! 6-1, 1-6 !!

[Hawkeye]

6-1 1-6.

[Jane]

Dan 1-4 down in the third set :sad: Come on Dan!!:thumbup:

[Jane]

:crying: Dan lost - gutted for him. I think he is still not over covid and needs a good rest.

[RosieBear]

Poor Dan. Tiafoe upped his level but agree Dan needs rest - his face looked a lot thinner, almost drawn. Think he's lost quite a lot of weight. Hope he can fully recover over off season.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing but Tiafoe can be tough and perhaps Dan needs a bot of rest to fully recover.

[Jane]

Dan is no.3 seed in Sydney this week (so has a Bye in R1) and in R2 plays Pedro Martinez at around 2.00am (UK) Wednesday. (Second match on court 4).
Best of luck, Dan
:thumbup:

[Hawkeye]

Dan up shortly in his Sydney QF against Maxime Cressy.

[Sallydaisy]

2 serve/volleyers on court ... could be a quick match!!!
;)

Dan won the toss and elected to receive. The Umpire is Fergus Murphy.

[Sallydaisy]

Dan trying hard for an early break, *0-30, pegged to deuce, had Ad, pegged to deuce.
Cressy holds.

[Sallydaisy]

Dan trying hard for an early break, *0-30, pegged to deuce, had Ad, pegged to deuce.
Cressy holds.
And breaks Dan for 2-0

Dan breaks back, on serve at *1-2

[Jane]

Dan breaks back and is really pumped up now!!

[Sallydaisy]

Dan finally gets a vital break and will serve for the 1st set at *5-4.

*15-0, 30-15, 40-15 ...........

[Sallydaisy]

1st set to Dan Evans!!! 6'4 over Maxime Cressy.

C'mon Dan!!!
:GBflag:

[Jane]

Set to Dan!! 6-4:cheer:

[Nessie]

Can we watch this anywhere? It doesn’t seem to be on bet365 today

[Jane]

Can we watch this anywhere? It doesn’t seem to be on bet365 today

I'm watching on Bet365!! :confused: Maybe you should try again.

[Sallydaisy]

Can we watch this anywhere? It doesn’t seem to be on bet365 today
Nope, unless you can get Bet365 to work.
You might want to save this url for TennisonTell (https://www.tennisontelly.uk/home)y which lists all coverage of all ATP/WTA events.
TennisOne covered Andy's match and you can rewatch it on that website if you wish.
Just follow links on the TennisonTelly website.

[Sallydaisy]

2nd set ... all going with serve. Dan next *1-2

[Sallydaisy]

Physio on court for Cressy, has started a physical examination - knee/thigh injury.

[Sallydaisy]

Back playing.
Dan 15-0, 15-15, DF gives a point to Cressy = *15-30
30 all. 40-30.
Dan holds for 2-2
Good stuff because MTO's can disrupt the oppo's concentration.

[Sallydaisy]

Oooo, break chances for Dan!
He had Ad but Cressy saved it and now has Ad himself.
And holds with his 7th Ace of the match for 3-2.

[Jane]

4-4 Come on Dan

[Sallydaisy]

Evo holds, 4-4

[Sallydaisy]

:sofa:
Cressy has deuce at 5-4* on Dans' serve ... steady the ship Evo!

Argh, now Cressy has Ad for a set point ...

Saved ... deuce ...
:phew:

[Sallydaisy]

Dan holds! 5-5.
C'mon Evo, let's have a break and hold!

[Jane]

tb time:sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break, Cressy to serve first:-
*1-0
1-1*
1-2*
*2-2
*2-3 mini-break to Dan, he needs to hold both his serves
2-4* C'mon Dan, let's have another one!

[Sallydaisy]

2-4* Evo, 1 more serve to come after the change of ends
3-4* and Cressy breaks back ... all on serve. C'mon Dan!
:superman:

*3-5 mini-break to Dan
*4-5 Evo has 2 serves to nab this match ...

4-5
5-5* Dan missed the first serve and Cressy capitalised.
5-6* but this time Dan held and he's got a match point but it's on Cressy's serve

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Well done Dan Evans, into the Semi-Final in Sydney.
6'4, 7'6(5). A good win over an upcoming fearless youngster!

[Jane]

:cheer::cheer::yahoo::yahoo: Well done

[Jan]

:superman:

[Sallydaisy]

In the Semi-Final Dan will face top seed Aslan Karatsev RUS WR 20 (CH 15 in Nov)
who beat him in 3 sets (6-4, 4-6, 6-4 ) in Dubai last year but it was a close match.

[cazza99]

In the Semi-Final Dan will face top seed Aslan Karatsev RUS WR 20 (CH 15 in Nov)
who beat him in 3 sets (6-4, 4-6, 6-4 ) in Dubai last year but it was a close match.

Second on after a WTA match at 8.00 am - Friday

[JAMES4578]

Dan seems to be playing well, hopefully can take it to Karatsev!

[Hawkeye]

May not have long to wait for the second semi, as Paula Badosa is steamrollering Daria Kasatkina in the preceding match.

[Jane]

Previous match now finished. Come on Dan!!:thumbup: :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Previous match now finished. Come on Dan!!:thumbup: :thumbup:
Shall we have a "Battle of the Brits" after all .....

It's live on TennisOne.

[Hawkeye]

Dan down an early break, *3-1.

[Hawkeye]

Make that a double break. Dan will need to do this the hard way.

[Sallydaisy]

Make that a double break. Dan will need to do this the hard way.
Karatsev beat Dan in Dubai 2021 in 3 sets, Dan took the 2nd but the Russian won the 1st & 3rd.
https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/daniel-evans-vs-aslan-karatsev/E687/KC56

[Hawkeye]

First set to Karatsev, 6-3.

[Jane]

Dan leads 2-1 on serve in the second set

[Jane]

tb time in the second set

[Sallydaisy]

Karatsev was serving for the match at 6'3 in the tie-breaker but Dan broke both times.
The Russian was ahead 6'3, 6/6 and 6'3 up!!!

Dan serving to stay in the match at 5-6 in the 2nd set.
Matchpoint saved
6-6

Karatsev serving again at *7-6 in the tie-breaker and has a 3rd match point.

Denied again by Dan! 7-7
The Russian holds for 8-7 and match point #4

8-8 ... well done Dan, can he hold and then break again to take the 2nd set?

Well he held ... so that's a Set Point to Evo!

9-9, change of ends.

Dan breaks, will serve for the 2nd set at *10-9
C'mon Dan!!

[Sallydaisy]

*10-10 not yet then
*11-10 so still a set point for Dan Evans, Aslan to serve
11-11*
12-11* and Dan has another set point on his own serve ...
*12-12 ...
:facepalm:

[Jan]

Two very lucky net cords for the Russian in the TB

[Sallydaisy]

*13-12 Evo holds that serve to hold on in this set ... can he break Aslan?
13-13* not yet ...
14-13* so Dan has set point #9 ....

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:

Dan takes the 2nd set FINALLY!!!
7'6(13) and 3'6 in the 1st.

Into the 3rd to decide it ... for a Final place against Andy Murray.
Still a way to go in this match though as they're both fighting hard.

[Jan]

:superman:
Go Dan!!!

[Jane]

Wow!! What a battler!!

[suttontennis]

all British final still a possibility.
What was the last all British final at tour or even Challenger level ?

Whenever it was, it remains the last time

[Sallydaisy]

all British final still a possibility.
What was the last all British final at tour or even Challenger level ?
the former a long time ago, the latter a bit more recent - per Steven on Twitter.
Will look it up later.

[Sallydaisy]

Apparently Dan was a bit cross at Aslan taking a 5minute bathroom break!
Evo was broken early doors in the 3rd set but has just broken back.
The Brit to serve *2-3.

[Jane]

3-3

[Hawkeye]

And suddenly 6-3 Karatsev...

[Jane]

Ah well - shame for Dan - with a bit of luck he could have won. Hope he has tired the Russian enough to make it easier for Andy tomorrow.

[RosieBear]

Karatsev takes the decider 6-3. Valiant effort from Dan, some incredible points and Andy owes him one for extending the match - such advantages here and there matter much more these days for Andy. Well done Dan!

[Jan]

Dan playing really well - hope he can carry it into next week!

[JAMES4578]

Semed a good fightback but ultimately Dan could not maintain the momentum in the middle of the 3rd set, still a pretty good run.

[Jan]

Dan is 2 sets up against Goffin.
Go Evo!!

[Jane]

Dan wins in 3 sets - well done :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

Excellent win to kickstart Dan's AO!
6-4 6-3 6-0 over Goffin.

[Jan]

Hooray :superman:

[Sallydaisy]

In R2 [24] Dan Evans will play Arthur Rinderknech FRA WR 48 (=CH), who just beat Popyrin in 5 sets

[JAMES4578]

Goffin not realy same force but still a good performance from Dan, well done!

[Teresa]

I do feel sorry for Goffin. I think his time, like Raonic has passed. He must be sticking the same pins into the Union Jack that I do into the Swiss one…..!!!

[RosieBear]

Walkover for Dan. Into R3 and barely broken a sweat. Nice.

[Jane]

Dan v. Auger-Aliassime has started . Good luck, Dan.:thumbup::GBflag:

[Jane]

A-A takes the first set 6-4:sad:

[Jane]

A-A takes the second set 6-1 :sad:

[Jane]

And A-A wins the match :crying::crying::crying:

[Sallydaisy]

FAA wins 6'4,6'1,6'1
:sad:

[JAMES4578]

Certainly disappointing from Dan in 2nd and 3rd sets, Auger Alissime can be tough though.

[RosieBear]

Shame. Dan not at his best but 21yr old Felix has filled out and packs a punch these days. A lot more powerful than he used to be. Oh well.

[themass15]

It was almost as though he threw the towel in

[RosieBear]

Poor Dan has tested positive for covid again. Hopefully he'll be asymptomatic this time but he's had to pull out of Pune. What a shame, just as he was getting his mojo back and playing some great tennis at the start of the year :sad:

[pabbers]

And we're meant to behave as though covid is over :rolleyes:

[banskogirl]

And we're meant to behave as though covid is over :rolleyes:

Our school is at it’s worst ever! Half off every class and staff. Almost the same as when we only had key worker’s children. The good thing is none are seriously I’ll although almost all have some symptoms.

[Jane]

Dan is playing in Doha, and is due on court now. Bet 365. Hope he is well enough for this :thumbup:

[Jane]

Dan takes the first set 6-4 :thumbup:

[Jane]

Dan beats Gerasimov 6-4, 6-4....well done.:cheer::cheer:

[RosieBear]

Good win for dominant Dan who was in stunning form. There isn't a more skillful or entertaining player on the tour imo - completely comfortable in every part of the court, fantastic variation, completely fluid movement as no hesitation. He really is like Fed, if only he was 6" taller.

And a bit of trivia - last season he finished 5th for saving break points after being in 1st place much of the year. That's brilliant - fortune favours the bold, well done Dan.

[Sallydaisy]

Evo v ADF about to start their R2 match.

It's a GBR v Spain day today ...
:lol:

[exislander]

Dan takes set 1 6-4 - but it is not looking good for an all British QF.....

[exislander]

Second set gone 5-7

[Jane]

Now one set all ....6-4, 5-7 Come on Dan :thumbup:

[exislander]

MTO for Dan at 2-3.

[pabbers]

No commentary on Betfair so don't know what's wrong.

[JAMES4578]

Hopefully nothing too serious, however unfortunately Dan out too going down 6-4 in 3rd.

[pabbers]

:crying:

[Jane]

Dan playing Rublev in Dubai. Score 1-2 - Dan serving.

[Jane]

Rublev takes the first set 6-4.

[Jane]

Rublev wins :crying: 6-4, 7-5, but had to work hard for it

[exislander]

Dan saved 6 match points but lost on the 7th.

[JAMES4578]

Good fight from Dan but unfortunately could not find way to take it to a decider, still Rublev stretched.

[Jan]

Very straightforward win for Dan against Coria 6-2 6-0 :cheer::cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Was not expecting that to be so comfortable, not a great chalenge but well played Dan!

[suttontennis]

looking forward to the Nadal match - can Dan spring a surprise and be the first to beat Rafa this year ?

[Sallydaisy]

Oh dear, not even close!!!
:facepalm:

Rafael Nadal beat Dan Evans 7-5, 6-3 in R3 of Indian Wells.

[JAMES4578]

As I expected really,Dan played well in the first set but was unable to capitalise on the early 4-2 lead and tightened up somewhat. Once Nadal had the set went up a gear.

[Hawkeye]

Dan on court against Nishioka, and it appears to be 1 man and his dog in the crowd.

[Hawkeye]

Dan takes the first set 6-3.

[RosieBear]

This is one of the nicest matches I've seen in a long time - both really good to watch, especially Evo of course.

[Hawkeye]

Nishioka up a break in the second set, *3-2.

[Hawkeye]

Dan was a break down in the decider, but is back on terms at 2-2.

[Hawkeye]

Dan a break down again.

[Hawkeye]

And Dan is out too.

[RosieBear]

Shame. Nishioka bit of a bete noir for Dan match-up wise, was in his head a bit at the end. 4-0 to the Japanese now. Oh well, on to the clay, Dan so good to watch on every surface.

[JAMES4578]

Nishioka tricky for Dan but thought he might turn it his way this time, just did not enough in the end though. Still some entertaining tennis, hopefully can get going on the clay.

[cazza99]

Dan is playing Andujar first round of Marrakech this week.

[Jane]

Dan and Andujar have taken 18 minutes to play the first two games - now 1-1

Available on Bet 365

[exislander]

Dan and Andujar have taken 18 minutes to play the first two games - now 1-1

Available on Bet 365

it was Dan's first service game that took the longest time. Also on Tennis TV.

[Jane]

Andujar takes the first set 6-4:sad:

[Jane]

Match suspended due to darkness - which seems a bit odd during a game (0-15)

[anor]

Dan lost 6-4 6-2.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing but Andujar can be tricky.

[Jane]

Dan playing Bonzi in Monte Carlo takes the first set 6 - 0
:thumbup:

[Jane]

Dan fights back - 3-4 - and about to serve. Come on Dan :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

4-4. Dan needs to break Bonzi now ...
:whistle:

[Jane]

6-6 tb time:sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Dan 4-2 up and with a serve to come after the change of ends.

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:
Well done Dan, came back strong in the tie-breaker and won 6'0, 7'6(4)

[Jane]

Dan takes the tb 7-4 and the match. Well done!!:yahoo::yahoo:

[exislander]

Well done Dan and partner Schwartzman just making it into round 2 doubles 12-10 in the MTB!

[pabbers]

Great stuff!

[JAMES4578]

Good for Dan and impressive how he stemmed the tide to take it in straights,well done!

[exislander]

Evans/Schwartzman give opponents a walkover. Schwartzman had just won a 3 set singles.

[Jane]

Dan, playing in Madrid, leads Delbonis 4-1. Good luck, Dan :thumbup:

[Jane]

First set to Dan - 6-3 :thumbup:

[supergran]

Watching Dan. ⁹

[Jane]

Dan takes the second set 6-4 and the match - 6-3, 6-4. Well done :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[supergran]

Well done Dan.

[JAMES4578]

Pretty convincing from Dan,well done!

[Genbrit]

Yay!!! Well done Dan.

[exislander]

Dan took first set from RBA who fought back for second set though Dan had opportunities.

[Jane]

Dan leading 6-5 in the third set - RBA to serve. Come on Dan!! :thumbup:

[Jane]

6-6 tb time!!

[Jane]

Dan wins 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (7-2)... very well done:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

Hooray!!!! :superman:

[RosieBear]

Epic win for Dan, top quality match by both. We rightly talk about his flair but he's one seriously tough cookie too :bravo:

[Gary D]

Great win, & terrific match. Both had match points. Worth watching the replay if you have availability.

[supergran]

Great win for Dan. Really good match between him and RBA. Well done Evo!

[JAMES4578]

Glad Dan came through the tough encounter,well done!

[Genbrit]

Good match, well done Dan.

[Jane]

Dan and Rublev warming up. Best of luck Dan! :thumbup:

[Jane]

6-6 in first set.....tb time!!

[Jane]

Rublev gets the first set - 9-7 in tb!!! :sad:

[JAMES4578]

Not a great deal in it but Rublev wins the crcial points and takes the match 7-6,7-5. Good effort from Dan but pity he dod not take the first.

[exislander]

Sadly Dan yet again unable to win in Rome losing to Basilashvili.

[exislander]

Dan has beaten Radu Albot to reach round 2 in Tokyo. His next opponent is not decided yet - but it could be Nishikori, again!
Dan is also into round 2 doubles with John Peers.

[suttontennis]

Dan has beaten Radu Albot to reach round 2 in Tokyo. His next opponent is not decided yet - but it could be Nishikori, again!
Dan is also into round 2 doubles with John Peers.

Do you mean Nishioka? Dan is 0 from 6 against him and Nishioka is in the 3rd set against Kecmanovic, winner to play Dan.

[Sallydaisy]

Kecmanovic d Nishioka so it's the Serbian who'll play Dan in R2.
Dan is 0-1 against Kecmanovic, losing in R128 at RollyG in 2021 (4 sets).
https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/miomir-kecmanovic-vs-daniel-evans/KI95/E687

[exislander]

Heartbreaker for Dan. From 1-4 in set 3 he served for the match at 5-4, from 40-0 he failed to win 6 match points and finally lost in tiebreaker.

[Jane]

I watched that match - poor Dan - he must be so gutted!! To add insult to injury he and John Peers lost their doubles match in the MTB :crying:

[suttontennis]

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1684752/Dan-Evans-Davis-Cup-Team-GB-tennis-news?fbclid=IwAR2Q-K7zHeodHrt3SzPNSdo7c6vp1WNTP8G0zo3nwjKYBySVfRIWDpj JrnA
disappointing to read this, if indeed it is true. Guess he's pointing the finger at Joe, not so much at Neal as Neal only played on the last day and he & joe came up trumps. I think what would disappoint me most is that he's made his thoughts public. Can't do much for team morale. I also think that a top ranked singles player, especially one with good court sense and hands like Dan, has superior ability that can't be matched by the doubles regulars.
UPDATE although it's ironic that after the comments are reported, Dan + Jonny get beaten by..a pair of doubles specialists !

[cazza99]

oop for Antwerp Friday - https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/antwerp/7485/daily-schedule?day=6

Dan plays 4th match on Centre (3rd match not before 6.00 pm)


oop for Stockholm Friday - https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/stockholm/429/daily-schedule?day=7

Cameron vs Holgar Rune 2nd match on Centre (1st match 11.00 am)

[Hawkeye]

Dan loses in the first round of Adelaide II.

[themass15]

Dan loses in the first round of Adelaide II.
Not the best preparation

[pabbers]

So Dan retired from his match against Coric. Wonder what the issue is.

[exislander]

Dan on the up again - on the clay.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/65207226

[Sallydaisy]

Dan beat Q Vavassori by 6'3, 7'5 to reach the Semi-Final at ATP250 Marrakech.
His SF opponent will be Roberto Carballes Baena.

[Sallydaisy]

Dan takes the first set 6'2. C'mon Superdan - make the Final .....
:superman:

[Sallydaisy]

Dan lost the 2nd set 4-6 and is down a break at 0-2 in the 3rd ...
... but has just held his serve for 1-2.
Quite a lot of ground to make up, needs a double-break back pdq!

[Sallydaisy]

SF Marrakech: Roberto Carballes Baena d Dan Evans by 2-6, 6-4, 6-2
:sad:

[Caro]

Shame … but a good showing on his least favourite surface and an improvement in form. He’s not had a great start this year :sad:

[Sallydaisy]

From Steven on Twitter:

Monte-Carlo Masters 1000: Qualifiers placed, so Dan Evans now knows his R1 opponent - (Q) Ilya Ivashka WR 75 (CH 40 last Jun).H2H 2-0, both in 2018 - Dan won 4&4 in QR1 at Wimbledon then by the same scoreline in the Vancouver Challenger QFs on his way to the title.

[cazza99]

Dan lost the 2nd set 4-6 and is down a break at 0-2 in the 3rd ...
... but has just held his serve for 1-2.
Quite a lot of ground to make up, needs a double-break back pdq!

Roberto Carballes Baena won the title. So Dan lost to the winner.

[Hawkeye]

Great result for Dan, beating Khachanov in straights in Barcelona.

[themass15]

I think he's got a good chance of getting to the semis

[JAMES4578]

Fabulous for Dan,well done!

[banskogirl]

Well done Dan!!!!

[Genbrit]

Yay Dan!!

[Sallydaisy]

Cerundolo took the 1st set 6'2. Dan was a break up at 2-0 in the 2nd but has just been broken so it's FC serving at 1-2.

[Sallydaisy]

1 set all but Dan has a break and is now 3-0 up in the 3rd set; FC to serve.

[JAMES4578]

Great fightback from Dan as he takes decider 6-3,well done! Will face Top seed Alcaraz in semi mind you.

[Sallydaisy]

Alcaraz took the 1st set 6'2 and is 3'0 up in the 2nd.
:sad:

[Sallydaisy]

Alcaraz took the 1st set 6'2 and is 3'0 up in the 2nd.
:sad:
Alcaraz wins 6'2, 6'2. Will play Tsitsipas in the Final in Barcelona.