Dan Evans

[Stell]

Dan wins the third set 7 - 5.

[roytennisfan]

Wins set with great lob

[Jan]

I missed the lob!
Come on Dan!!

[roytennisfan]

Had 15-40 but Ram 3 big serves, then 2 Dan winners to Break 2-0

[Stell]

More like it, Dan's winning 3 - 0 in the fourth set.

[Alis]

Dan 3-0 up in the fourth.

[Pam]

It's not on Eurosport :sad:

[roytennisfan]

Dan slipped at bp

[JAMES4578]

Good to see that Dan took 3rd and 3-0 in the 4th, come on! Unfortunately match only on Eurosport Player.

[exislander]

It's not on Eurosport :sad:

It is on Eurosport Player!

[roytennisfan]

It's not on Eurosport :sad:

Eurosport player on phone/laptop

Dan fell on 1st bp but won 2nd bp 4-0 signaled ok straight away

[Stell]

Dan is now one game away from winning the match. He'll play either Zverev or Brands in the second round.

[Alis]

c'mon Dan - finish it with a bagel.

[roytennisfan]

Not sure about these yellow outfits! Dan is all yellow apart from white cap and bottom 20% of shorts are white, remember same colour as the balls

[Stell]

Dan wins in four sets.

[Alis]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: Well done, Dan - good win - onwards and upwards!!!

[Jan]

:clap::clap:
:superman:

[pabbers]

Yayyyy!!!

[Jane]

Well done, Dan :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[JerryD]

Great win for Dan today :) some good wins for the Brits so far :)

[Pam]

Yay! Dan won :boogie:

[roytennisfan]

An entertaining match! Dan did enough when he needed to, Zverev(27) will be tougher but Dan had a similar level win at Wimbledon and is in with a chance if he plays well

[patlowe]

Good for Dan!! So pleeesed he won! :clap::clap: Watched most of the match....enjoyed it! Things really looking up for him.

[JAMES4578]

Good win for Dan in the end,well done-Zverev a step up though but if he plays well should have a shot!

[Linda]

Excellent! :clap: :clap:

[themass15]

Well done Dan. Good win.

[jackie55]

I just bought Eurosport player for 1 month to watch this 6.99 then you cancel, 12 live streams + recordings, I watched Jo this morning

I have also ordered Eurosport for 1 month, but where is the 12 live streams ? I only have Eurosport 1 & 2

[patlowe]

I have also ordered Eurosport for 1 month, but where is the 12 live streams ? I only have Eurosport 1 & 2
Jackie, if you hover your mouse on the screen, a list will pop up on RHS. Click on live 'Multiplex'. That will then bring up all the courts for you to make your choice.

[lovetennis]

Well done Dan :GBflag:. Great to see the "other" Brits doing well in a GS tournament

[jackie55]

Jackie, if you hover your mouse on the screen, a list will pop up on RHS. Click on live 'Multiplex'. That will then bring up all the courts for you to make your choice.

Pat l watch Eurosport on TV only have remote control to use, no mouse

[roytennisfan]

No l watch Eurosport on the TV, so only have remote control to use, no mouse

Does that not give you access to Eurosport player on the net, i watch on the net and feed it to the tv

[-J-]

Eurosport TV and Eurosport player are two separate subscriptions apparently
TV has 2 channels
Player has the twelve

[patlowe]

No l watch Eurosport on the TV, so only have remote control to use, no mouse
We are off topic here, but if you go to the 'ways to watch tennis on tv thread' you will see there some posts which might help. You need to have eurosport player which is online to get all the courts.

[supergran]

Have just sent an e-mail to EurosportUK regarding subscription for accessing Player. Have asked why they can't have usual red button facility for TV viewing. I also complained about Andrew Castle and his inane verbosity when match is in progress. Last night he was particularly annoying. I told them if they paid him by the word they'd be bankrupt within the week. Also asked why is he working for them as he's a poor commentator, talks down to knowledgeable tennis fans who are the only ones who stay awake half the night, and is more interested in churning out what he knows. Have suggested they don't use him in future Andy matches. I await their standard reply with unbated breath.:angry::grrr:

[suttontennis]

Evans / Kyrgios v Nguyen/Rubin, 3rd match on court 11. Dan, playing with Nick !! Even I can't think of a clever comment to make out of that one. Offers any-one, except I can't think of any-one I'd sooner NOT have as doubles partner than Kyrgios (except if he was my partner in our club league match this Sunday)

[supergran]

Dan and Nick, take your pick, the maverick crew, who always do, their own thing. Talented men who have a yen, to shock us all, with tennis ball and wayward ways, with flair and style, that makes us smile. Hubble bubble, double trouble, Love these two, go, get through Nick and Dan, let's hope they can.:skippy::GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

Evans / Kyrgios v Nguyen/Rubin, 3rd match on court 11. Dan, playing with Nick !! Even I can't think of a clever comment to make out of that one. Offers any-one, except I can't think of any-one I'd sooner NOT have as doubles partner than Kyrgios (except if he was my partner in our club league match this Sunday)

Dan likes to surprise lol

[roytennisfan]

Dan and Nick are leading 4-2

[themass15]

They could do really well if they apply themselves

[roytennisfan]

Dan and Nick won in two sets

[david1610]

I think this is great for Dan - not for any attempts to become a latterday choirboy, but he just might have a bit of a run if Krygios takes it reasonably seriously and I would imagine doubles prize money as the rounds progress would be good news for Dan!

[roytennisfan]

I think this is great for Dan - not for any attempts to become a latterday choirboy, but he just might have a bit of a run if Krygios takes it reasonably seriously and I would imagine doubles prize money as the rounds progress would be good news for Dan!

Has 77k usd for r64 singles and 12k each for doubles r32, so not bad going on top of Wimbledon money this year, by far Dan's best

[Helen40]

I can't see it happening, but the naughty part of me would love the two bad boys to win it whilst having a laugh.

[banskogirl]

Dan and Nick, take your pick, the maverick crew, who always do, their own thing. Talented men who have a yen, to shock us all, with tennis ball and wayward ways, with flair and style, that makes us smile. Hubble bubble, double trouble, Love these two, go, get through Nick and Dan, let's hope they can.:skippy::GBflag:

well done SG :bravo: the first poem I have enjoyed in about ten years!

I would love this pair to go far, think it would be great for them both, take a bit of pressure off as they play and might even help Nick enjoy the game more. The commies won't stop talking about how much he hates it and is ready to retire when he's 27!

[Genbrit]

They moved Dan to court 4 and caught me out. Dan had already won first set 6-4 but was 0-3 down in second set. has since broken back and score now 3-3 in second set.

Dan broke again 4-3. Zverev double faulted on break point and promptly smashed his racquet.

held serve 5-3

Z held serve 4-5

Dan serving for second set - 15-0, 30-0, 40-0, 40-15, 40-30, oh no, 40-40, A-Z, 40-40, A-Z, 40-40, A-D, Yay!! Game and second set to Dan 6-4. :yahoo:

Haven't watched Dan for a while, he's playing some good tennis. Making Z frustrated.

3rd Set: Z held serve 1-0, better from him. :(

Dan held but struggled, 1-1

Z held to love 2-1

[Alis]

Woke up to see from live scores that Dan was doing well so got up to watch it on TV and they're not showing it - rats! Do you have a live stream?

[Genbrit]

I'm watching it from the US Open site. Not sure if you will get it there or not. ESPN
http://www.usopen.org/en_US/video/live.html

Z has break point, ugh Z broke 3-1

Z held 4-1

Dan held to love 2-4

Z held to 15, 5-2

Z has 2 set points on evo serve, he saved 1, and saved the other. 40-40, A-Z, 40-40, A-Z, 40-40, A-Dan, Yay Dan Held 3-5

Z serving for set: looong first point and Evo gets it 0-15, 15-15, double fault 15-30, on the line 15-40 and yay!!! Evo breaks back 4-5

D serving 0-15, 0-30, 15-30, 15-40, 2 set points Z, saved 1, and two. 40-40, A-D, Yay!!! Game Dan 5-5

[Alis]

Yay - Dan back to 5-5 in the third. C'mon Dan!

[Genbrit]

Alis, Did u get a stream?

Z holds to 2 deuces - 6-5

Z has set point on Dan's serve, UGH, he gets it this time - 7-5.

Z got very angry. I haven't got any commentary but I think it was related to some dubious line calls. Dan questioned one of his as well but kept his cool.

Onto a 4th set. C'mon Dan

[Alis]

No, unfortunately not - just following it on live scores while watching the Delpo/Johnson match. I was hoping for a tie break in the third for Dan but Zverev takes it and starts serving the fourth. I think I may just go back to bed and watch the replay tomorrow. Go Dan!

[Genbrit]

He deserved the tie break but unfortunately not to be. Hope he gets this next set.

4th Set: Z serving & holds after 3 deuces 1-0

Dan held to 30 1-1

Dan broke Z after 6 deuces and on his 3rd break point 2-1 then promptly ran off for a very quick potty break!!!!

D held to 15. 3-1

Z held to 15 2-3

D held after 2 deuces 4-2

Dan has 2 break points, oops lost 1, and gets the second. Dan leads 5-2 and will serve for the match. C'mon Dan

Dan has 3 match points!!!! 40-0 and he does it.

Woohoo, well done Dan. excellent tennis. :bravo::boogie::dance:

[Alis]

Wahey - Dan has done it! Fabulous win - well done Dan!! :clap::clap::clap:

[Linda]

Wow, great result. :clap: :clap:

[mintsauce]

Go Dan! ! Next up is Stan the man. I have a feeling that Dan could beat him :)

[jackie55]

Well done Dan, great result, keep it up for the next match

[lovetennis]

:clap::clap::clap::clap: Dan. Great to hear he won

[Jane]

Great win for Dan - well done. :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

I watched the first two sets on Bet365, but was too tired by then and went off to bed

[Sallydaisy]

Wow!!!
Excellent result for Dan - and 3 Brits in R3!
:superman:

[Nessie]

Brilliant result for Dan. Have recorded it so will watch it later! Stan next.

[Jan]

Wow brilliant!!!
:superman::superman:

[Stell]

I heard that Dan had won in four sets. A big upset and I'm delighted for him.

[pabbers]

BRILLIANT!!! So Leon still has choices to make :big grin: Didn't Dan get to the 3rd round a few years back?

[roytennisfan]

Great win for Dan, saw some good winners, like his topspin lob most

[roytennisfan]

More Dan and Nick show today,4th on court6

[Caro]

BRILLIANT!!! So Leon still has choices to make :big grin: Didn't Dan get to the 3rd round a few years back? Yes he did. Beat Nishikori that year. I am soooo happy for Evo, I am a huge fan as I know you are pabbers. Really hoping he gets picked for DC but Leon has a hard choice, Kyle also playing well. What a time for British tennis :boogie::boogie:

[supergran]

So thrilled for Dan, am a huge fan also of the young man and his tennis. Well done Evo:cheer::GBflag::cheer::GBflag::cheer::GBflag::c heer:

[exislander]

i saw the last few games during the night - Dan was playing brilliantly with lots of variety and Zverev looked shell-shocked at the end.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly was a great win for Dan and strong in the 4th after Zverev had battled back,good to have a few choices for DC!

[traveller7]

Well done Dan great win!

[karanga]

Well done Dan. Keep it going. :thumbup:

[Elizabeth]

I love watching Dan but unfortunately did not see this one. Well done Dan - great win.

[suttontennis]

That is a quite brilliant win, and honestly I wouldn't know who to pick for the 2nd singles in glasgow. both players would justifiably be upset to miss out.

[david1610]

So pleased. Lasted til near end third set but then had to sleep.

I do not have the poetry talents shown in previous posts, but given it is Dan and Stan it does seem like an open invitation! ;)

[JerryD]

Great win for Dan. Both guys performances make it a tough one for Leon. Glad I don't have to pick lol :)

[banskogirl]

:yahoo: Go Dan!!

Brilliant.......now more of the same?

Would be even more brilliant!

[Alis]

A charming young man of Hall Green
Played tennis like rarely we've seen,
When up against Stan
He'll show DAN'S the man,
So Leon will say, 'Join our team!'

Now to think of one for Kyle!;)


In case you're wondering, Hall Green is the area of Birmingham that Dan comes from - just down the road from Solihull where he first played his tennis. Both my kids were born in Solihull so I have a soft spot for Dan!

[roytennisfan]

Dan is in a spot of trouble, he'd better win a few more matches whilst waiting for a replacement, if they take too long it will definitely be Kyle in DC

Dan Evans ‏@Evo151216 2h2 hours ago
I have lost my passport well done evo

[-J-]

A charming young man of Hall Green
Played tennis like rarely we've seen,
When up against Stan
He'll show HE'S the man,
So Leon will say, 'Join our team!'

Now to think of one for Kyle!;)
Doing one for Kyle
Might take a bit of a while

[Alis]

Doing one for Kyle
Might take a bit of a while

:rolling: Any more rhymes for Kyle, J?

[cazza99]

:rolling: Any more rhymes for Kyle, J?

Hope you keep it in style.

And it is not as long as a mile.

[Alis]

Hope you keep it in style.

And it is not as long as a mile.Thanks J, I've cobbled one together and put it on Kyle's thread.

[cazza99]

Doing one for Kyle
Might take a bit of a while

Well I hope you don't post it on the thread of Dan

or there may be a ban ;)

[-J-]

Well I hope you don't post it on the thread of Dan

or there may be a ban ;)well that's not nice
But I'll heed your advice

[roytennisfan]

Dan and Nick are on court, going to clash with Kyle

ed: forgot to mention all 4 wearing the yellow gear, are they planning to change partners after a set?

[roytennisfan]

Great to see the court packed, standing deep

[david1610]

Dan and Nick are on court, going to clash with Kyle

ed: forgot to mention all 4 wearing the yellow gear, are they planning to change partners after a set?

Douze points! :)

[roytennisfan]

Dan and Nick break, laughing joking having fun

[roytennisfan]

set to Dan and Nick 6-4

[roytennisfan]

Dan on computer Kyle on tv, 6-4 6-2 great entertainment lads

[david1610]

Dan on computer Kyle on tv, 6-4 6-2 great entertainment lads
And of course with doubles R3= Round of 16. They may face seeds but then the opponent of that match will play an unseeded team.... opening up!

[DaveArneRiise]

That was simply an excellent win against Zverev, is it just me or does Evans get less
Coverage in the media than he should!?

[Alis]

That was simply an excellent win against Zverev, is it just me or does Evans get less
Coverage in the media than he should!?

Most definitely, I would say.

[Jane]

All the very best of luck to Dan :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Jan]

Go Evo!
:superman:

[roytennisfan]

Good Luck Dan, a win tonight and you can play against Nick as well as playing with him

[Alis]

Good Luck Dan, a win tonight and you can play against Nick as well as playing with him

Wouldn't that be just great. The two bad boys on either side of the net!

[roytennisfan]

Dan will be on Armstrong soon, please show more urgency Andy

[roytennisfan]

Dan and Stan just entered the arena

[cazza99]

Dan and Wawrinka have arrived on court. On Eurosport 2.

[Jan]

Go Dan!!
:superman:

[roytennisfan]

Dan saves serve from 0-30 it's 1-1

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Dan 2bp

[roytennisfan]

Can't take either 3-4

[Jan]

Dan breaks and will serve for the first set!

[roytennisfan]

Dan breaks 5-4 Stan struggling, throws down as he heads towards his seat

[roytennisfan]

Well done Dan 6-4

[cazza99]

Dan taken first set 6-4 :clap:

[Jan]

:cheer:

[roytennisfan]

Just showed Dan's girlfriend walking in and sitting next to Leon, Angiebabz will be jealous!
Nice girl, the Stirling lads sung she's a ten out of ten in Birmingham

[roytennisfan]

BTW watching both Andy and Dan tv/laptop

[greatunclebulgaria]

I've got Dan on the putter and Andy on the tablet

think they showed Dan breaking Stan on the big screen during one of Andy's change over and his reaction was brill, thumbs up, smiles and a nod of the head

[Jan]

Just showed Dan's girlfriend walking in and sitting next to Leon, Angiebabz will be jealous!
Nice girl, the Stirling lads sung she's a ten out of ten in Birmingham
I thought Leon was watching Andy still?

[hfwardhouse]

Wow Dan is playing really well!

[JAMES4578]

Fab start from Dan, can hopefully keep pressure on!

[roytennisfan]

Stan has picked up this set, Dan needs to hold on 2-3

[Jan]

I love watching Dan play.

[Sallydaisy]

Trainer for Stan.

Carole Bouchard ‏@carole_bouchard (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard/status/772195906452094976) Le kiné sur le court pour Wawrinka : gros bandage sur la cheville gauche. /
Trainer out for Stan : big tape on left ankle.

[themass15]

Come on Dan!

[roytennisfan]

3-5 broken from 40-0

[traveller7]

Lost 2nd set only the one break though

[Jan]

1 set all.
Still all to play for.
Go Evo!

[roytennisfan]

Stan 6-3 worrying change in momentum, especially on Stan's serve where he had multiple love service games

[themass15]

Looks as though Stan is back on track.

[roytennisfan]

Stan has raised a level, Dan serving aces but still struggling to hold, got there saved bp's 1-0

[roytennisfan]

After losing 27 points, Dan finally won one on Stan's serve

[Jan]

Sorry Dan, but I must go to bed.
Keep going - you can do this!
:superman:

[RosieBear]

C'MON Dan!!! :GBflag:

[Alis]

Two points from the set - c'mon Dan!

[Alis]

Rats! Hold serve Dan and try again.

[roytennisfan]

Dan that was your chance, set point, 2nd serve, awful return gave it away, could have been decisive

[roytennisfan]

And now 0-30

[Alis]

Df - c'mon!

[Jennan]

Great hold after 2 double faults

[Bardot]

Brilliant hold from Evo. I'm not finding these extravagant Nadal/Djokovic like celebrations from Wawrinka to my liking. :p Hopefully it means he's rattled.

[Alis]

Of course he's rattled - he thought Dan would be a walkover.

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-breaker. Dan leads 4-2 at the change of ends.
Stanimal not happy ...


Joey Davies ‏@theonejoeyd (https://twitter.com/theonejoeyd) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/theonejoeyd/status/772210230734249984) lol Stan just shouted 'don't say come on!' at Evans


:lol:

[Jennan]

Yes Dan wins the 3rd set

[Jennan]

Sorry got carried away

[roytennisfan]

Oh Dan, 4 set points gone

[Sallydaisy]

:phew:

That was close, Dan went 5-3 up, then I saw the scoreboard at 6-6.
And he took it 8-6. I bet Stanimal is really hacked off with Superdan!

[david1610]

THird set yes!

[roytennisfan]

Yes amazing dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

[Bardot]

Wag your finger now Wawrinka, suck it up. :big grin: Brilliant from Dan.

Three Brits in the US Open semi-finals?.......we can dream. ;)

[RosieBear]

Yay!! Well done! C'mon Danimal!!!

[Caro]

Evooooooo!!

[traveller7]

Go Dan!

[JerryD]

It was so odd stan saying to Dan "don't say come on" after he won a point earlier. What on earth was he thinking. It's not as if he hasn't been celebrating himself. Strange move from Stan.

[Alis]

15-40 - pleeease don't drop this service game.

[JerryD]

Oh no lost the break on a double :( well it will still be his

[Alis]

Rats - double fault! C'mon Dan!!!

[greatunclebulgaria]

Oh gosh proping the eye lids up with match sticks but boy oh boy can't go to bed and possibly miss the greatest win of Dan's carreer

[roytennisfan]

Oh what a downer, broken straight back< cmon Dan break again

[Alis]

I really don't envy Leon his job. How do you choose between Kyle and Dan?

[Alis]

Back on serve - c'mon Dan, you can do this!

[Sallydaisy]

Break, break, hold. On serve.
Dan must hold here and re-focus on breaking Stan again in the next game.

[Pam]

COME ON DAN!!!!! :GBflag:

[Alis]

Dan rattling Stan by going to the loo while Stan was having a medical time out. Hard luck Stan.

[Caro]

Always knew he was a star, whatever happens tonight ... Come on Evo, you can do this!!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Dan, hold this time

[JerryD]

Seriously now kicking off because Dan went the loo and bashing things about in his bag. He was back before time was called, he was in position before Stan. Not a great advertisement for sportsmanship. Come on Dan!!

[Sallydaisy]

Stanimal holds. Superdan to serve at *2-3.
Wish our lad was serving first in this set tbh ... he's really going to have hold steady.
... and then try to break Stan.

[Jane]

Was watching this match on Sky Go and Andy on the tv, but fell asleep just before the end of Andy's match :shamed: but am awake now and watching on tv. Go Dan!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

3-3
Dan was up 40-30 but Stan levelled. Evo to Ad and then the game.

This is getting very tight.

[Sallydaisy]

Great stat from Stu Fraser:

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/772218680092553216) 367 days ago, world No 333 Dan Evans beat No 364 Marcus Willis in the semi-finals of a Futures at the NTC in Roehampton...

[Sallydaisy]

Stan *30-40, glimmer for Dan ...
:nailbiter:

[Sallydaisy]

;)


Stanley Kay ‏@citizen_kay (https://twitter.com/citizen_kay) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/citizen_kay/status/772219408282423296) Guy in crowd: "Stan, you're better than this guy!"
Dan Evans shrugs, gives him a thumbs up.

[Sallydaisy]

Stan held for 4-3.

[roytennisfan]

Too many doubles, cmon Dan more aces less doubles

[RosieBear]

C'mon Danimal!

[Sallydaisy]

Lost track of how many deuces!!!

Dan is hitting some corkers - just saved another break point.
But he's also hitting a few long!

Crowd are loving it - huge cheers for both players.

Nice to see Dan's girlfriend alongside Leon.

[Jennan]

Great hold from Dan

[Bardot]

Fantastic hold & without an extravagant celebration.

[Sallydaisy]

Amazing hold from Dan.

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM/status/772223400873951232) City of London, London (https://twitter.com/search?q=place%3A3eb2c704fe8a50cb) Incredible fight from Dan Evans. Clings on for 4-4 in the fourth set.

[Sallydaisy]

Stan holds to 30, 5-4 up. Dan serving next to stay in the 4th set ...

[Alis]

C'mon Dan - you can do this.

[Caro]

What a great match! So proud of Evo

[Alis]

Not a good start = c'monnnnn!

[supergran]

This is fantastic. Dan is playing so well. Proud of him also.

[Sallydaisy]

Dan holds to 30. 5-5.
Can he break Stan's serve?
Needs to so he can serve for the match ... or hold for another tie-break.

[roytennisfan]

Dan is tiring, needs this set, cmon Dan

[Sallydaisy]

Breakpoint ...

:nailbiter:

[Alis]

Bp - c'monnnnnn Dan!

[Alis]

Back to deuce - c'monn Dan!

[Sallydaisy]

Stan holds for 6-5. This set really coming down to the wire.
I should be in bed - last chance for a lie-in for about 9 days!!!
:facepalm:

[Caro]

Right so Stan's allowed to shout c'mon when Dan's shot goes out .... COME ON EVO!!! You can do this!

[Bardot]

Holds to love, get in. Take the TB Dan.

[Alis]

Well done Evo. Down to the tie-break '- c'monnnn!

[Jane]

Come on Dan - please win the tb - I need to go to bed

[Sallydaisy]

6-6 Tie break for the 4th set. Stan is playing a lot better; Dan is holding his own.

Stanimal serving first:
*1-0
1-1*
1-2* good for you Dannyboy!
*1-3 oooooo, a mini-break to Dan
*2-3 OK Dan, hold 2 please.
2-4* That's one, get the other after the change of ends.

[jagmad]

I have a new name for him.
DAN DE LION

[jagmad]

C'mon the lion

[Sallydaisy]

Humph! Stan got the mini-break back.
3-4*
*3-5 so close ...
*4-5 Dan has 2 serves for the match!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Argh!!! 5-5. C'mon Dan, you can do it!
:GBflag:

[Bardot]

C'mon Dan!!!! MP

[Sallydaisy]

OK. 5-6*. Missed a chance there but hum ho.
Stan serving to stay in the match right now.
*6-6, change of ends.

C'mon Evo!

[Sallydaisy]

Stan holds. *7-6. Evo must hold his 2 serves now.

[Bardot]

Huge save of SP. 7-7

[Bardot]

Aaaargh! Put it away Dan. SP

[Sallydaisy]

7-7*, 1 more hold please Dan

Nooooo, Stan gets the next point and will serve at *8-7 for the 4th set.

[Bardot]

I hope Dan shouted C'mon. 8-8

[Sallydaisy]

ANOTHER SAVE!
*8-8, 1 serve to come for Stan.
*9-8. Huge pressure now on Dan to hold 2 serves - or face a 5th set.

[traveller7]

Drat a fifth set

[Bardot]

Get over yourself Wawrinka. Keep it going Evo.

[Jane]

Aw no - come on Dan!!!

[Sallydaisy]

:sad:
Stan takes it 10-8 in the tie-break.
Oh well, now we'll really see what SuperDan is made off.
5th set to decide the match.

[Alis]

So it goes the distance. You can do it Dan!

[david1610]

C'mon Dan. Better say it again. Come on!

[Bardot]

Sorry Kyle, but based on this, I'd pick Dan for the second DC singles spot.

[roytennisfan]

Tough Dan, oh the shot not put away would have won it, now odds vastly favour Stan, Dan struggling to serve, Stan fitter and more used to slam matches

[Caro]

My nerves are shot! Has Evo got a 5th set in him? I'm not sure I have!

[Rosalind]

oh wow. Hope he can do it. he so deserves it. what a time for our players.

[Alis]

Sorry Kyle, but based on this, I'd pick Dan for the second DC singles spot.

Not sure about that but a good problem to have.

[JerryD]

My nerves are shot! Has Evo got a 5th set in him? I'm not sure I have!

I don't think I have. I'm ill anyway so exhausted just watching this. Though at least there's no chance of me falling asleep and missing it, I'm too stressed. Lol

[roytennisfan]

Sorry Kyle, but based on this, I'd pick Dan for the second DC singles spot.

Obviously Stan is way up on Isner, Dan is tiring now, wouldn't have needed these rallies with Isner, but both Dan and Kyle need to get more serves in, the big question is who is best against a leftie and probably Dan has more chance against Delbonnis who is likely to play with Del Potro

[Alis]

Drat - Dan drops serve in the first game - is that going to be decisive?

[roytennisfan]

I think it's all over now, brave performance by Dan but can't see a way back

[supergran]

COME ON EVO!!!! #BacktheBrits #alwaysbelieve

[Alis]

Forget it, Dan and hold.

[Alis]

Keep it together Dan - you can still do this.

[david1610]

Oh dear. Calm down Dan. Lose in style or come back!

[Alis]

That's it folks, I don;t think Dan's coming back from this - especially if he's cramping.

[lynne]

That's the problem cramping, such a shame!

[roytennisfan]

I think it's all over now, brave performance by Dan but can't see a way back

Really tough Dan, had to win that 4th set and you were so close, unfortunately only target now is to avoid the bagle

[roytennisfan]

Yes got a game, well held Dan

[Bardot]

"I'm not @$%!ing cramping". You tell him Dan.

[lovetennis]

Bagel avoided. Even if this goes the way it looks like it will, hope it will inspire Dan to continue to work hard, knowing he can mix it with the big boys

[Bardot]

Shifty looking trainer, eyes very close together. :hmm:

[Alis]

Don't you just love Dan? Go on Brummie!!

[Bardot]

It's definitely not cramp. :big grin: Get in Dan.

[Alis]

C'mon Danny boy!!!!!

[lovetennis]

Maybe it's not over afterall, c'mon Daaaannnnnn

[roytennisfan]

Break, well done Dan, but have you got serve going again

[Alis]

Drat and double drat!!!!

[lovetennis]

:help:

[lovetennis]

Be proud Dan, great performance :GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

Dan you gave it everything but lost to a top player who had to fight all the way, unlucky not to win in 4 but hopefully many more performances like those here

[Bardot]

Great effort from Evo, so close to victory. There will be more matches like this but with the right outcome.

[lynne]

Sad for Dan but as been said he gave his all, brilliant play from Dan...stay proud Dan!!!:thumbup::GBflag:....Night folks!!!:sleepy:

[JAMES4578]

Great effort from Dan and some fabulous tennis,just a pity he couldn't get over the line in the 4th but so close to the win! Unfortunately didn't have enough left in the 5th and Stan stepped up on some crucial points. Certainly many positives to take though!

[Alis]

Oh, Danny boy - what a shame. If only you could have finished it in four but you're right up there - you just need to believe it!

[tennis890]

wow what a match. Gave it his all and he should be really proud of himself. Well done Dan !

[JerryD]

Well that was exhausting! Some great play from Dan he really should be proud. I hope it inspires him and builds his confidence. He'll probably be sad for now but when it passes I hope he's as proud as we are.

[patlowe]

I am so proud of Dan. He is a joy to watch....never still for a moment as he scurries and scuttles around the court. Although not the outcome he (and we) wanted, he has proved he can live with the best. So impressed. Wawrinka certainly got a fright. What a great night's tennis....what a great USO this has been. The £6.99 for Eurosport has been worth every penny for tonight alone and there's more to come! Dan doesn't need his passport yet...he and Nick are still in the doubles! Go for it boys!!

[clancy]

What's happened to Nick? - retired from singles and walkover in doubles?

[Alis]

That's a shame for Nick and a shame for Dan too.

[Jane]

What a match that was. Dan could and should have won. I hope Stan realises how lucky he was to get the win!!

[Stell]

I wasn't expecting Dan to win a set, let alone push Wawrinka all the way. Radio five live sports extra decided to concentrate more on Dan's match, while Andy's match was in the third set. It was a very big shame that Dan couldn't convert the match point in the tie break of the fourth set. But, then it seemed to me that he couldn't get over what had happened unless he very quickly ran out of energy during the fifth and final set.

[lovetennis]

What a match, what a great showing of Dan's true talent. Just a shame he got tight on the serve at few crucial points but that's a matter of experience for him, he'll be better at it in the future. Stan was playing really well and Dan was right there certainly for four sets and never gave up trying in the fifth. To think he was in the 300's this time last year and look at him now. Go for it Dan, you can play with the best :bravo:

[Josephine]

Well done to Dan. Did not expect that.

But if he had taken his tennis career more seriously sooner, he would have had the fitness and experience to be truly competitive in the 5th set. So shame in a way, but people are different.

[supergran]

So proud if Dan, he played so well. Thought he might steal a set but he was amazing. The double faults and the cramping were unfortunate but his spirit seemed undiminished while his body was failing. He must take hope and confidence from this match and surely it will now spur him on to greater things. I just love watching Dan play, like others have said he is a joy to watch. Well done Evo!