Dan Evans

[roytennisfan]

big game this 0-30 with net

[roytennisfan]

0-40

[roytennisfan]

back to 2-2

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately back on serve-step up Dan!

[Jennan]

Meanwhile not showing Andy's match until Kyrgios one has concluded

[roytennisfan]

bp Dan cmon

[Jane]

Dan breaks

[scrapaddict]

Great fun to watch but please hold this time Dan- Andy will have to wait for this to finish!!

[roytennisfan]

What a rally Dan mixes it to break again, now hold please dan

[Stell]

I think Dan has grown in big confidence since beating Thiem, who I think is a very good player.

[roytennisfan]

Another double cmon dan, struggling on serve but next in 40-30

[roytennisfan]

Big hold 4-2, Dan get this next one please

[roytennisfan]

4-3 ......needs a better service game next, cmon Dan

[RosieBear]

Mon Dan - big push for the finishing line - you can do it :cheer:

[Stell]

5 - 3.

[scrapaddict]

PLease break this game Dan - serving it out won't be easy!

[Teresa]

1 more game. Break him now.......

[JAMES4578]

Awesome as Dan nears victory at 5-3 but still some work to do!

[roytennisfan]

One more game!

[Teresa]

Good start 0:15

[Alis]

Three mps - c'mon Dan!!!!!!

[Jennan]

Match point

[Teresa]

O:30
0:40

[Alis]

One left - c'monnnnn!!!!!

[RosieBear]

Mon Dan do it!!!!

[Jane]

Fantastic win for Dan - very well done :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[lynne]

Hug, Huge Win for Dan..........great to see........BRAVO DAN!!!!!..:superman:

[Jennan]

Wonderful, wonderful:GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

1 left cmon dan

[Teresa]

He's only gone and done it. He stood there a bit dazed at the end, almost as though he was thinking WTF have I done? Brilliant.

[scrapaddict]

He must have heard me - WELL DONE Dan - brilliant

[Alis]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!! :dance::dance::dance::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:: dance::dance::dance: Well done, lad!:GBflag::bravo::GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

dan DAN THE TOP 50 MAN

[JAMES4578]

Cilic saved 2 mps but Dan takes-big scalp and awesome win-well done!:cheer::cheer::cheer::swingin::swingin:

[RosieBear]

Omg! Amazing! What a win - sooo happy for Dan! :clap::clap::clap:

(and bad luck Marin, think he's a nice guy).

[hfwardhouse]

Wow wow wow! Superdan strikes again!!!!

[Pam]

Brilliant performance Dan!! Well done!! Onwards and upwards! :boogie:

[dewster99]

Amazing win for dan! Next round the class of opponent will certainly be lower than cilic, who knows how far he can go

[Stell]

A well deserved win.

[JAMES4578]

Amazing win for dan! Next round the class of opponent will certainly be lower than cilic, who knows how far he can go

Expected to be Tomic next, currently up a set.

[Stell]

Who will Dan want? Tomic or Victor Estrella Burgos.

[sir coolerking]

Probably Tomic up next for Dan (he's a set up currently). But that's definitely winnable.

[Bardot]

Brilliant from Evo. :clap: :clap:

[roytennisfan]

Amazing win for dan! Next round the class of opponent will certainly be lower than cilic, who knows how far he can go

Probably Tomic, he will have the crowd but will also be carrying the weight of their expectations after Sam's and Nick's losses

[themass15]

Great win by Dan. Well done!!!!!!

[roytennisfan]

Cilic can have a poor match and you never know, remember how close Dan was to beating Stan in the previous slam...and how poor Cilic played in Chennai losing to Kovalik #117 Obviously took 5 sets against Janowicz in r1 (currently #274 and who lost previous game in Auckland to #195) . Dan has a chance! Let's go Evo let's go!
Dan obviously believed he could beat Cilic, started nervously but I always felt if Dan played well, serving ok, fighting and mixing it, that he had a real chance. The way he is playing, Dan will believe he can beat his next opponent (probably Tomic which would be a revenge for the Glasgow semi-final loss to him) Now up to #49 in the live rankings

[Stell]

Tie break between Tomic and Burgos.

[Hawkeye]

:superman:

[Reef]

Good to know this win will give Dan a top 50 ranking and a CH.

[Sallydaisy]

Absolutely delighted for Dan to win that match; Cilic is a good "scalp".
:dance:

[JennieF]

Wish I'd caught some of this match - so pleased for Dan......at last realising his potential! Onwards and upwards Dan!!

[Bardot]

No doubles for Dan as Kyrgios has withdrawn.

[Bardot]

Dan being Dan and Nike's loss.

Stephanie Myles ‏@OpenCourt
Dan Evans said Nike didn't offer him a contract for '17. So he went to a store and bought a "bunch of clothes" (18 shirts). Uniqlo $19,99. Said went and bought more, not convinced the < quality would survive the sweating and washing.

[Sallydaisy]

No doubles for Dan as Kyrgios has withdrawn.
Perhaps no bad thing, Dan can focus on winning R3 singles ...
:cauldron:

[Guerkins2]

Just seen the result - go Dan 😀

[Rosalind]

wow! It's not often Andy gets second billing in my tennis watching! :GBflag:

[anor]

How fab was that from Dan! So so proud of him and his gorgeous game. :skippy::yahoo::yahoo:

[Jan]

Had to leave at one set all
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
off to read the thread!

almost forgot :superman:

[Jan62]

Absolutely fantastic from Dan, what a win. It is so nice to see him flying, really hope this signals a new mindset from him because his game is lovely to watch but as we know he's not always really gone on a good long run in the past. I do think he has benefitted from Davis Cup and being around Andy and Leon, and it seems like working with this new coach is producing results. Long may it continue.

[Bardot]

Dan's press conference. (http://2017.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2017-01-18/dan_evans_180117.html) Some classic Evo quotes. ;)

Dan Evans 18-01-17
Dan Evans def Marin Cilic 3-6 7-5 6-3 6-3

Q. How do you assess the whole match? A wonderful performance.
DAN EVANS: Yeah, it was good. Slow start really. I was a bit taken aback how hard he hit the ball. So, yeah, had to sort of get in the match and hang in at the start of the second.

Q. Can you tell us what problem you had in your eye.
DAN EVANS: Just a fly went in it. There were flies, a little gnat, whatever it was. I just washed it out.

Q. This is the best win of your career by ranking. Does it also for you generally feel like the best win?
DAN EVANS: Yeah, obviously over five sets, it's a proper win. Last week was three. But against Thiem.

Five sets is the ultimate test, I think. It was really good. I think I played as well as I can play today. I was really pleased with how I played especially towards the end of the match.

Q. You said after the last round you had to neutralize the serve, get yourself in rallies. At what point in the match did you feel you were doing that?
DAN EVANS: Probably the middle of the second. I wouldn't have thought he served that many aces after the second set. I think I put him under pressure with his second serve. I was making a lot of second serve returns.

Yeah, I think I forced him into a few doubles as well. I served really well. That was a big part of it.

Q. What has Mark Hilton done for you? Is it technical and mental?
DAN EVANS: Nothing technically. Just, yeah, more just keeping me on the court each day. The end of last year was obviously pretty, I would say, a test for Hilt. I wasn't the best at the end of last year. He was just urging me to stay focused. That was the best thing for me.

I've known him a long time. He was coached by the guy who looked after the academy I was at. I've known him quite a long time.

We're pretty close. I would say really close. Yeah, I respect what he's got to say. That's a big thing for me, is if he says to me, that's gospel to me. I'll go with it.

Q. What is the position with your kit? It's not all color coordinated.
DAN EVANS: Is it not? Cheers, Mike. I'm not too sure you're coordinated. Geeze.

Q. Some would say.
DAN EVANS: I'm just out of contract with Nike. They didn't offer me another contract. I just went to the store and bought a load of clothes the other day, plain clothes.

Q. Here?
DAN EVANS: Yeah. What was it, Sunday? Sunday or Saturday, yeah.

Q. Which shop was that?
DAN EVANS: It's Uniqlo. 19.99, the shirts are.

Q. What about the shorts?
DAN EVANS: I didn't look. I just picked the shorts up. I was more worried about the shirts.

Q. How many did you buy in terms of shirts?
DAN EVANS: I think about 18 shirts, something like that. I went back this morning to buy some more, so... They're not the best quality. To sweat in and wash them...

Q. Will there be more trips the deeper you go into the tournament?
DAN EVANS: No, I only wore one shirt today. I'm good till Friday. We're good.

Q. When did the Nike deal stop?
DAN EVANS: At the end of the year. Yeah, the end of December.

Q. Did you want to renew?
DAN EVANS: Yeah. I obviously wanted to. I thought they would want to, as well. I guess they've got Kedders. There's no point in having two people wearing Nike in Britain.

Q. Any offers coming in?
DAN EVANS: No. Not at the minute anyway. We'll see. Another win, I might get one.

Q. You said this is as well as you could play. You said you didn't expect to win this one. Don't you think there's another level in you yet?
DAN EVANS: I don't know. I mean, he's obviously 7 in the world. I knew I could win, but there's no point sort of sprouting off that I could win. He was giving me a good hiding at the start. Yeah, just hang in there.

Obviously it got quite cold out there. He struggled to hit through me. Yeah, got the win.

Q. During the dark times, did you ever dream of a match like this or imagine it or visualize it?
DAN EVANS: Yeah, I mean, obviously I played some good matches before that. Then, yeah, there were some tough times after the Wawrinka match.

I still think about that match on the court today. It's not easy when you had the opportunity to sort of close out the big match and then lose.

Yeah, I'm happy it happened. But, you know, hopefully there will be no more dark times, as you put it.

Q. At what point today was that match against Wawrinka coming into the mind?
DAN EVANS: 40-30, last game, last match point. Didn't want to go down the other end, sit down and serve for it. Yeah, I didn't think I did much wrong actually in the two match points. I was pretty pleased when he netted the forehand.

Q. You have potentially Bernard Tomic next round. You have a win over him in a Grand Slam. Will you take memories from that match if that turns out to be the opponent?
DAN EVANS: Yeah, I mean, a completely different match to then. The Davis Cup match we played not long ago. I think it's just sort of afresh when we play each other, if I play him. Yeah, I'd say it's a 50/50 match. So, yeah, I'm looking forward to playing him.

Q. Will there be an incentive for his father snubbing you at training, saying you weren't good enough to hit with his son?
DAN EVANS: I'm not going to bother saying anything about that again. He confronted me about that. We'll leave it at that.

Q. When the match finished, you let out a yell as you came off. Was there something particular then going through your mind? Was it just a relief thing?
DAN EVANS: Yeah, it was a relief obviously. Obviously getting across the line against him. In the five sets, the five sets is a big thing for me to sort of last. Yeah, it was great to win. Just great to win. I mean, I don't know why I did that, though. That happens. It was pretty good for me.

Q. You seemed to be on your phone quite quickly in the moment of glory. Who were you texting?
DAN EVANS: It's just a friend of mine, yeah. Just letting everybody know I was all right, so... I'm not sure if she was watching or not. Other people have to work. She was, so...

Q. You have a friend here.
DAN EVANS: He is a bricklayer in Sydney. He was there last week. He flew down this week. Yeah, I guess stay down, miss a week of work. I'm not sure his girlfriend is that happy, but she'll be all right.

Q. Will he stay until you're out?
DAN EVANS: If he's allowed, I guess. We all know what that's like, so...

Q. During the course of the match, did you believe all the way you were good enough to win that or were there moments of doubt and anxiety? Were you really confident all the way through?
DAN EVANS: No, only towards the end I sort of -- I try not to think about the finishing line too far into the match because you get ahead of yourself. You're thinking about it, then you're not thinking about it. Yeah, started to really think I was going to break him and win the match. Obviously Love-30 was a big point.

Q. Would you say it's one of the biggest wins of your career?
DAN EVANS: Yeah, definitely the biggest win.

[Helen40]

wow! It's not often Andy gets second billing in my tennis watching! :GBflag:

Really, I often take more notice of the lower ranked Brits at the start of GSs as I figure I can watch Andy and Jo later on.

[banskogirl]

Dan, Dan, Dan what a guy!!!

So pleased for him :taz: and even if he doesn't hang on to grudges I hope he wallops Tomic :superman:

[Jennan]

I did wonder why he wasn't wearing the Nike logo on his shirt or his shorts. He may well have a few sponsors after him now. Hope so.

[pabbers]

Fantastic result for Dan even though Cilic was far from on form. Dan played some brilliant tennis.
I noticed the lack of sponsorship too. Hope he gets some more soon.

[patlowe]

Absolutely ecstatic for Dan!! He really is THE MAN! I managed to see most of the match this morning, but had to go out at the beginning the 4th set. I literally dragged myself away from the TV with the utmost reluctance and couldn't wait till I got home (much much later) to check if he had actually done it!! (Really thought he would anyway). He was SO GOOD. So so proud of him. It's simply a wonderful achievement. He so deserves it. Good luck in next round Dan! :bravo::clap::clap::clap:

[Linda]

Brilliant!!

[Caro]

Well my boy did it!! So, so happy for him. He was so down after the Wawrinka loss last year and now he has his first top 10 scalp in a GS. So proud of him! Back to work tomorrow so no more luxury of being able to watch tennis during the day. At least I'm feeling better though.

Go Evoooo!! :superman:

[roytennisfan]

Still buzzing over Dan's fighting performance, mixing shots and playing sensibly to outfox his opponent, such mental strength as well, Cilic won 3bps on Dan's and saved 8 bps on his own but Dan doubled both of those winning 6bps and saving a massive 16 bps (of 19) including those 8 in game2 of the 4th set. A tense thrilling game of a wonderful match, which will live long in the memory

[JerryD]

I have to second all the comments above. I am also still over the moon with Dan's win. He was great and more than anything I think coming back from the first set shows how much he has grown as a player. Cheating cilic is on my naughty list so I was especially pleased to see him go out early lol. Hopefully Evo can do the same to cheating tomic :)

[jagmad]

Still buzzing over Dan's fighting performance, mixing shots and playing sensibly to outfox his opponent, such mental strength as well, Cilic won 3bps on Dan's and saved 8 bps on his own but Dan doubled both of those winning 6bps and saving a massive 16 bps (of 19) including those 8 in game2 of the 4th set. A tense thrilling game of a wonderful match, which will live long in the memory

Here Here

It may have looked like Ciilc was at a low but a good 80% of that was Dans clever play. (Never playing to his strengths and mixing it up)
The other 20% was his inability to either work out what was wrong or how to fix it.
Dan was so strong and focused on the job. Hope he realises just what he did and how well he did it!
The bit I liked the most was the amount of times he won points going behind
and wrong footing him on his back hand side.
Well done Dan soak it up and go and buy some better shirts. You sure deserve it. :thumbup::bravo::GBflag:

[JerryD]

Yeah I read that his sponsor dropped him. Maybe under armour could take him

[jagmad]

Yeah I read that his sponsor dropped him. Maybe under armour could take him

We must be Tele-pathetic, that was the first thing that went through my mind.

[Genbrit]

Went to bed last night after the first set. Only on live scores here. So happy to wake up and find he had won. Well done Dan.

[Stell]

Russell Fuller talked to Leon Smith on radio five live, earlier, and Leon was very impressed and pleased with what Dan has done the last two weeks. He's expecting Dan to beat Tomic tomorrow.

[Jane]

Wishing Dan all the very best of luck :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[banskogirl]

Yes bring on Tomic!

Dan is capable of winning this and I hope he just goes for it and enjoys it too! :grouphug: Caro, your boy's doing good :) like we knew he could!

[roytennisfan]

Wishing Dan all the best, we know you can do it mate!
Not an easy one, Dan called it a 50/50 match and h2h shows it as 50/50 Bernie beat Dan in Glasgow DC SF 2015 in 4 sets when Dan was #300, previously Dan won in 4 in the 2013 US open. If both play like they did in r2 then I think Dan will definitely win but it will still be a close match with ups and down, he needs to do a job on Bernie like he did on Marin. Dan will also need to cope with a vocal and partisan crowd. Go Evo!

[Jan]

Good luck Dan!
:superman:

[Alis]

Dan will also need to cope with a vocal and partisan crowd. Go Evo!

Dan is used to Davis Cup - the crowd won't bother him.

[jagmad]

Dan is used to Davis Cup - the crowd won't bother him.

I agree fully.
Just hoping either the team have had knowledgeable words in Dan's shell like or
he can work it out as well as he did with Cillet Bang.
Go Dan we're all behind you dude.
:cheer::superman::superman:

[LC the fan]

All good thoughts going out to Dan. So pleased that he has hit this run of form. Shame about Kyle though. May be a ratings change coming up

[Jane]

Dan and Tomic arrive on court ........ Go Dan

[roytennisfan]

Tomic to serve

[RosieBear]

Feel good about this match for Evo. Go Dan :cheer:

[Jane]

Dan breaks in the first game

[roytennisfan]

Great first game Dan, now get those serves in

[Teresa]

Top man. I just love the way he ambles along with that slightly bemused look "I am not sure I should be here".

[david1610]

Wow. Dan schooling Bernard so far.
It is like taking everything down from a hard court to the patience of a clay court rally
C'mon Dan!

[Linda]

Looking good :)

[Alis]

Deuce - c'mon Dan!

[Alis]

Dan over-hitting - take your time.

[Alis]

Rats! Dan gives the break back with a double fault. Never mind - re-group and go again.

[roytennisfan]

Loose game gives back break with df and momentum gone, needs to break this game

[Alis]

Well done, Dan - 0-40 to game and restores the break.

[roytennisfan]

Loose game gives back break with df and momentum gone, needs to break this game
And Dan breaks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alis]

Take your time, Dan - c'monnnnn!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Dan 0-30 hold!

[roytennisfan]

Too many errors 3bp

[Alis]

Drat!

[Alis]

A must hold here for Dan.

[roytennisfan]

4-5 this is a set Dan should have won by now but serving to stay in it, already gifted 2 service games with errors

[Alis]

bp - chance here - c'monn!

[Alis]

Dan breaks - now safe hold Danny!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Dan win this set!

[Jane]

First set to Dan :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Alis]

Yay!! Well done, Dan.

[lynne]

Go on Dan....keep a clear head & do this!!!!:thumbup:

[Pam]

Great stuff Dan!! Keep going for it! :clap:

[roytennisfan]

Steadied played well last 3 games especially 7-5 Keep going Dan!

[Teresa]

Somebody has obviously pinched Dan's nerves. Excellent demo of how to serve out the set.

[Jennan]

:thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Well done Evo, keep going :thumbup:

[roytennisfan]

Dan breaks again, now serve well and consolidate

[roytennisfan]

cmon dan df

[roytennisfan]

0-30 cmon Dan hold

[roytennisfan]

Good hold, making Tomic look like he is wearing lead boots, at times

[roytennisfan]

4-2

[roytennisfan]

Dan fired up 5-3

[dewster99]

Dan turns straight to the guy in the crowd trying to put him off. Hilarious :rolling:

[RosieBear]

Love feisty Dan! That silenced the pathetic Aussie fan who kept 'coughing' when Dan was serving. Rain on their parade Evo :cheer:

[dewster99]

Oh dan :facepalm:

[Alis]

Drat and double drat!

[Alis]

C'mon Dan - just regroup and hold and then take the tie break.

[Pam]

Oh dear, what a pity for the Brit. Tomic has woken up!

Come on Dan stay focused!

[Sallydaisy]

Dan saves the 2 sps ... just.

C'mon Dan!!! Take it to a tie-break.

[RosieBear]

C'mon Dan!!!

[RosieBear]

What a scrapper! Well done Dan - now smash the tb - let's go!!!

[Jan]

Just back from taxi duty
Go Evo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

In the tiebreak ... Dan's now 2 minibreaks up at 4-1 and about to serve.
Hold your nerve Dan, 3 more points and 2 on your own serve.

[Sallydaisy]

Dan 5-1 at the change of ends. His own serve to come and then Tomic must hold.

[Jane]

Fantastic recovery.....second set to Dan :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[lynne]

gettttinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

6-1 and 5 set points to Dan. Tomic serves a good 'un.

[Sallydaisy]

Dan goes 2-0 up!!!!!!!!!
:dance:

Go Superdan - 1 more set to go!
:superman:

[RosieBear]

Super Dan!!! :superman: What heart - fearless when it really matters :clap:

[Jan]

:superman::superman:

[Pam]

Wonderful composure Dan!

Steady as you go now. Keep it going!

[dewster99]

5 sets from 5 for the Brits

[Teresa]

Excellent. Hopefully Tomic will tank now. The good thing is Dan has experience of beating him in a GS.

[-J-]

5 sets from 5 for the Brits
Scotland leading 3-2 can Dan get the equalizer;)

[jackie55]

Come on Dan just one more set to win the match :thumbup:

[RosieBear]

I've nothing against Bernie because it's not his fault, but the sickened look on John Tomic's face is priceless. Dan good enough to hit with Bernie now???

[Teresa]

Holds at the start of the 3rd. Good chap. Think of the filthy lucre that will wing its way into your bank account. Not to mention the points, and hacking Tomic's odious father off.

[Teresa]

Not a fan of Tomic. Like Kyrgios he is a brat, but unlike Kyrgios I think he is a sly, not particularly nice brat. I think Kyrgios is a mixed up kid, who is basically decent.

[roytennisfan]

2-2 keep going Dan, win this set

[themass15]

Come on Dan!

[Jan]

Go Evo!!!!!!!!!!!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Dan hold

[Sallydaisy]

Hold serve Dan! *15-40, *30-40, still a bp for Bernie

[RosieBear]

Amazing from Dan - c'mon!!

[Jan]

:nailbiter:

[Sallydaisy]

Dan leads 5-4, a game away from R4 at the AO 2017!
But is his foot a problem?
Can he break for the win?
:nailbiter:

[Jan]

:phew:
no cramp, please

[RosieBear]

Break him Dano!

[roytennisfan]

What a game! Dan holding on but Bernie has picked up 5-4 one more break next game please cmon Dan

[Sallydaisy]

Bernie holds for 5-5 all. Dan to serve, possible foot cramp.
*0-15
15-15

[Alis]

Just hold, Dan, hold.

[roytennisfan]

Dan struggling, do well to get a tiebreak now

[Sallydaisy]

Dan at Deuce - everyone else thought his ball was in for 6-5.
Serves an Ace for Advantage.

[Sallydaisy]

Deuce

[Jan]

drizzle

[Sallydaisy]

Dan 2 sets to love up, 5-5, deuce on Dan's serve ... but Dan is leaving the court with permission from the Supervisor.
:confused:

[roytennisfan]

Dan did well to get rain break

[Sallydaisy]

Dan is back out, rain is falling heavier now. It looks as though they'll need to put the roof on!

[dewster99]

Dan with some djoker style mind games here haha. Have to say I'd be very annoyed if I was a tomic fan but as I'm not I love it

[RosieBear]

Well played Evo :clap: now break him!

[Jan]

holds
:phew:

[jagmad]

Dan the new Wizard of OZ

[Teresa]

0:15 to Dan

[Sallydaisy]

Argh! Radio5 live is well behind the live TV. They only just ended the game for Dan to leave 6-5.

[jagmad]

cmon dan this point and the next

[themass15]

Dan needs to get this done in 3.

[jagmad]

murrayesc magic

[jagmad]

Twice

[Jan]

TB
Go Evo :superman:

[jagmad]

I can hear the king sining

[Sallydaisy]

Evo to serve first in the tie-break:

*1-0
1-2*
*2-2
*3-2

[dewster99]

That was outstanding from dan

[Sallydaisy]

Tomic to serve at 2-3
... and Dan breaks!
Dan 4-2* at the change of ends.
C'mon Dan!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Dan keep it up

[Jan]

what a fantastic point!

mini break...

[Sallydaisy]

Dan now 5-3 up ...

[Jane]

Fantastic win for Dan ...........very well done :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

Dan 6-3 and 3 match points!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:nailbiter:

[Sallydaisy]

It would appear from Jane's post that Dan has won ...
;)

[jagmad]

Ok I'm crying so is Lynne

[lynne]

Getttinnnnn!!!.....Solid tennis from Dan.....Bless him so emotional.......deserved!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[roytennisfan]

Yea Dan play another great tiebreak fantastic win for England's new number one!

[Bardot]

Magnificent effort from Evo. :yahoo: What a performance. :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

:dance::dance::dance:

:superman:


DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis 57s58 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/DavidLawTennis/status/822382049499545600) Dan Evans of Hall Green in Solihull In Birmingham in the West Midlands of England, UK, is into the last 16 of a Slam for the first time.



Chris Goldsmith ‏@TheTennisTalker 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/TheTennisTalker/status/822382047305969666) Brilliant Dan Evans! @Evo151216 (https://twitter.com/Evo151216) defeats Bernard Tomic 7-5 7-6 7-6 to reach the Australian Open 4th round. Up to ATP 45th and plays Tsonga

[RosieBear]

Gettttinn!!!!! Soooo happy for Evo!!! Super Danny Evans, straight sets if you don't mind.:clap::clap::clap: In your face Nike.

[Jan]

Evoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
:superman::superman::superman:

[dewster99]

Hero!

[Linda]

Wonderful! :clap: :clap:

[-J-]

Ah he's done alright, considering ;)

[jackie55]

Brilliant well done Dan,:dance::dance:

[Sallydaisy]

First time 2 Brits have reached R4 of the AO since 2001 (Henman/Rusedski)

[Sallydaisy]

Chris Goldsmith‏@TheTennisTalker 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/TheTennisTalker/status/822382684408188928) Dan Evans up to ATP 45th provisionally and will be back as British number two in the next rankings whatever happens next


Hope that'll spur Kedders on to fight back and they'll push each other up the rankings.

[Jan]

Right, off to get on with my day now - with a big smile!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Right, off to get on with my day now - with a big smile!!!
Me too ... although I'd started at 7.30am so have already done a bit of 'time'.
;)

So pleased for Dan!

[clancy]

Well done Dan the man - can afford some swanky t-shirts now! x

[jagmad]

Oh :yahoo:WOW:yahoo:WOW:yahoo:WOW
Such a good match to watch lets hope all the sponsors we're watching.
:bravo::dance::GBflag:
So many good shots most of them at the big moments.
It's just soooo good to see him get closer to what we all knew he can achieve.
Dan Dan you're the man,
we wanna see you do it,
cos you know you can.

Maybe its time for our poster friend to do one for Dan Evans???

[Stell]

First Thiem, then Cilic and now Tomic. Tsonga might be too good for him.

[Teresa]

Just watched the last couple of points. He did so well, he was obviously flagging a bit - probably mentally and physically. I do hope Kevin Peterson gives him a picture now.

[jagmad]

First Thiem, then Cilic and now Tomic. Tsonga might be too good for him.

We said that about cilit.

[sir coolerking]

Yea Dan play another great tiebreak fantastic win for England's new number one!

He's the GB Number 1 in the Race!! ;)

[JAMES4578]

Another great win for Dan-fab to see him put out Tomic in straights following on from the Cilic upset. Whilst I think Tsonga will be tough if in form again Evans will have a shot, come on!:clap::clap::clap:

[Pam]

Wow that was awesome to watch! Dan Evans has come of age All his efforts and hard work are paying off.

Well done Dan! Onwards to Tsonga!!

You never know.

[themass15]

Dan's win bought a huge smile to my face. It'll be Dan the Man now!

[Alis]

Fab-u-lous!!!!:dance::dance::dance: Well done, Danny Boy!!:GBflag::skippy::bravo:

[hfwardhouse]

So chuffed for Dan - brilliant! Every match is winnable for him ...

[patlowe]

And Dan has done it again!! I felt so emotional when he won again today...in fact when he won I wasn't sure he knew which emotion he was experiencing himself! He looked tearful, disbelieving, relieved and happy all at once! I did too! Pure joy to watch, but again it was his attitude which was so impressive. He knew what he had to do, he stuck to it and it worked. He is so talented. So so proud of him. And Dan, your gear looks great! He's so likeable too! Fantastic win! :bravo::clap::clap::clap:

[Hawkeye]

:superman:

[HoopGirl]

Oh just seen the score - blown over by Dan - just fantastic- in 3 as well.
When I left this morning it was at the end of the second set and looked like it was moving in Tomics favour - so feared the worse!
Well done Dan. Hope he gets a new sponsor pretty quick!

[JennieF]

DAN the MAN!! Yay.....brilliant, just brilliant!!!

[Jan62]

That was another brilliant performance from Dan. Had a little tear in my eye - I thought only Andy could do that!! It is just so great to see him playing to his potential. Tsonga will be interesting, gut feeling is it might be a step too far but Dan's confidence has got to be sky high now so anything is possible. Hope he has sponsors lining up to provide him with branded kit after this!!

[pabbers]

What a fantastic win for Dan - just been watching my recordings of last night so slow to catch up with you all.

At last he's getting the credit he deserves on here. When a few of us were sticking up for him v Kyle for DC it was all Kyle. I've loved watching Dan play since the first time I saw him at DC a good few years back. I've always said he has everything and more than Andy. The only thing lacking has been application. Kyle may be much younger but Dan was showing this promise at Kyle's age. I'm afraid whilst I think Kyle is a good player and will do well, I don't find him nearly as exciting to watch. He's solid and powerful. Dan, on the other hand has natural flair, guile, variety and is fearless. If Andy would approach net play like Dan does, he'd have been #1 a long time ago IMHO. I just hope this is the turning point for Dan. Some boys take longer to mature than others - I should know, I have 2 of them and the eldest has taken till 34 to find himself whereas the younger (31) was born old!!!
So credit where credit is due to Dan. GOOOOOOO DANNY BOY!!!

[RoastLamb]

Great match!!! Wonderful at the net. So impressed. :thumbup:

[cazza99]

Dan's press interview - http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2017-01-20/dan_evans_200117.html

[Teresa]

Dan's press interview - http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2017-01-20/dan_evans_200117.html

A lovely interview. No nonsense about him at all. Great the shop he has been buying his shirts from sent him a load with compliments. I am enjoying Dan almost as much as the great man.

[Jan]

Really good interview - well done Evo!

[DonaldGrump]

What a great result for Dan, but most importantly he has achieved by far the most important thing any British sportsman can aspire too. Far more important than winning grand slams or Davis cups. Indeed he has joined the likes of Andy and Andrew Strauss in having given the Aussies a good spanking in their own back yard, in doing so provoking many excellent tantrums from those who wear a ball and chain.

Now Dan just a few more wins and we could have a most entertaining all British England v Scotland final, now that would really give our antipodean brothers and sisters the hump.

[cazza99]

I seem to be watching more of Dan's matches than Andy's due to the timing of some of Andy's matches. They have certainly been fun to watch.

I shouted "come on Andy" by mistake in Dan's tiebreaker today :lol:

[Hawkeye]

What a great result for Dan, but most importantly he has achieved by far the most important thing any British sportsman can aspire too. Far more important than winning grand slams or Davis cups. Indeed he has joined the likes of Andy and Andrew Strauss in having given the Aussies a good spanking in their own back yard, in doing so provoking many excellent tantrums from those who wear a ball and chain.

Now Dan just a few more wins and we could have a most entertaining all British England v Scotland final, now that would really give our antipodean brothers and sisters the hump.Impossible, I'm afraid, as they are in the same half of the draw.

[roytennisfan]

Dan has been praised by Bernie
“Dan’s on fire,” said Tomic afterwards. “He's believing. He's playing top-10 tennis. I mean, if I lose a match and it's on my strings, I’m going to break all my rackets. But if you can beat me like that, then too good.”

[banskogirl]

Oh Dan!! :superman:

What a man!! I blubbered like, like an Andy fan!

Why should we worry about Jo-Willy? Isn't he ranked lower than Stan? :boogie:

I think Stan would be worried if he was up next!

[patlowe]

That was another brilliant performance from Dan. Had a little tear in my eye - I thought only Andy could do that!! It is just so great to see him playing to his potential. Tsonga will be interesting, gut feeling is it might be a step too far but Dan's confidence has got to be sky high now so anything is possible. Hope he has sponsors lining up to provide him with branded kit after this!!

Me too! Dan has the appeal, talent, charisma and style of play which makes it compelling now for us to get involved in his matches with a passion. I roared with joy when he won today just as I do for Andy. I never thought there would be another player who would make me do that! So good! I bet Andy is chuffed to bits and will enjoy having the company of another Brit deeper into a slam.

[Teresa]

Dan has been praised by Bernie
“Dan’s on fire,” said Tomic afterwards. “He's believing. He's playing top-10 tennis. I mean, if I lose a match and it's on my strings, I’m going to break all my rackets. But if you can beat me like that, then too good.”


Tomic's interview is worth a read. It's a mature interview. Not what I expect from him.

http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2017-01-20/bernard_tomic_200117.html

[roytennisfan]

Dan has been moving up the rankings, in with Andy at the mo for a place in the ATP finals Dan's the Man, Stan's only first reserve lol
1 Roberto Bautista Agut 28.7 ESP2 340
1 Grigor Dimitrov 25.6 BUL1 340
1 Jack Sock 24.3 USA1 340
4 Daniel Evans 26.6 GBR2 337
5 Andy Murray 29.6 GBR1 330
5 Kei Nishikori 27 JPN1 330
7 Novak Djokovic 29.6 SRB1 295
8 Gilles Muller 33.6 LUX1 295
9 Stan Wawrinka 31.8 SUI1 270
10 Jo Wilfried Tsonga 31.7 FRA2 225

[Teresa]

Like this comment from The Telegraph

Bonnie Bolding 20 Jan 2017 1:31PM
I'm an Aussie and I was cheering for the uppity Pom as were most of my friends and family. Tomic is delusional about his supposed tennis prowess. We don't like that. Will some one please now sponsor Evans.

[Linda]

I agree with others on here that Dan is really exciting to watch. So much better than Kyle. I support Kyle because he is British, but I am sorry to say that he is a ball basher.

[lovetennis]

So gutted I keep missing these matches live. Not quite the same watching a replay. Fab week for Dan though, great to see his improved commitment is paying off. He could prove tricky for JWT. Would love to see Dan in the QFs :GBflag:

[patlowe]

BERNARD TOMIC (on his match with Dan): Once again I played very well, lost to a quality opponent.

I suppose his dad told him to say that??.......;) :big grin:

[jagmad]

Anyone else enjoying the Highlights on E S right now?

[jagmad]

Just read this:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-interview-mens-tennis-atp-australia-open-a7521931.html

Not sure if it's already been posted as it's not new, also move it if it's in the wrong place.;)

[pabbers]

Just read this:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-interview-mens-tennis-atp-australia-open-a7521931.html

Not sure if it's already been posted as it's not new, also move it if it's in the wrong place.;)

Fab read. Thanks for posting. Says it all really. He's just taken that bit longer to grow up.

[jagmad]

Fab read. Thanks for posting. Says it all really. He's just taken that bit longer to grow up.

You're very welcome.
When he failed against Stan after coming so close, that coupled with his disappointment in DC against Mayer.
I was hoping he wouldn't give up again but it seems it had the right effect and looks like he's here to stay.
And I for one am so happy he has, did and is. All his matches of late have been just magic to watch.
Congratulations Dan, and thank you for the brilliant tennis you put on for us from the bottom of our hearts.

Or as -J- might put it "och aye. Nay bad laddie"

[RosieBear]

Dan is just fab....but I'm not sure why that has to be assessed in relation to Kyle, Andy or anyone else :confused: Dan is Dan, Andy is Andy, Kyle is Kyle and Wardy is Wardy. They all have their individual styles and personalities and I admire and appreciate them all - the only thing I would find boring is if they were all the same.

[Jan]

Just read this:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-interview-mens-tennis-atp-australia-open-a7521931.html

Not sure if it's already been posted as it's not new, also move it if it's in the wrong place.;)
What a great piece. Straightforward as ever
Lovely to see that Dan was aiming to reach R4 of a slam! What's the next goal Dan?

[roytennisfan]

What a great piece. Straightforward as ever
Lovely to see that Dan was aiming to reach R4 of a slam! What's the next goal Dan?

Probably QF/Top40 ....and definitely wanting to retain English #1 as long as possible

[roytennisfan]

Dan will be happy to be on Hisense again tomorrow, not before 5.30am, a toughie but looking forward to it

[themass15]

Possibly playing as the same time as Andy. Dan's could be the more interesting and enjoyable match though.

[roytennisfan]

Possibly playing as the same time as Andy. Dan's could be the more interesting and enjoyable match though.

Yes, a fair chance that Andy will still be on court when Dan starts since he is on RL after 2 ladies matches

[Alis]

Seemingly, Dan is at the cricket courtesy of Kevin Pieterson who snubbed him last week when he asked for a selfie. What a difference a week makes!;)

[-J-]

Seems a bit harsh making poor bloke watch cricket

[Jennan]

Seems a bit harsh making poor bloke watch cricket

My thoughts exactly. Boring, boring, though my son loves cricket.

[pabbers]

Dan is just fab....but I'm not sure why that has to be assessed in relation to Kyle, Andy or anyone else :confused: Dan is Dan, Andy is Andy, Kyle is Kyle and Wardy is Wardy. They all have their individual styles and personalities and I admire and appreciate them all - the only thing I would find boring is if they were all the same.

Because people have looked down their noses at Dan in the past. More recently in relation to DC it's all been Kyle this and Kyle that. And yes Kyle had done well for us but Dan has been spoken of in slightly the same vein as Kyrgios, as though he's a waste of space because he's been a bit of a lad and not knuckled down/matured as quickly as some would like. Time and again it was overlooked/waved aside, that Dan (and Wardy) played a huge role in getting us back into the DC World Group, without Andy and but for which Andy wouldn't have had the opportunity that he did to clinch the cup for us in Ghent. Dan saved some 5th rubbers by fearless tennis, punching well above his weight. Those of us who attended those DCs despite Andy's absence remember them well and appreciate Dan's input more than he's been given credit for by many.
Off soap box. I'm a HUGE Dan fan and think he shouldn't do himself down by having it in his head that he's not top 10 material. He's got everything IMHO and if he's now prepared to put in the hard yards, who knows what he could achieve?

[RosieBear]

Because people have looked down their noses at Dan in the past. More recently in relation to DC it's all been Kyle this and Kyle that. And yes Kyle had done well for us but Dan has been spoken of in slightly the same vein as Kyrgios, as though he's a waste of space because he's been a bit of a lad and not knuckled down/matured as quickly as some would like. Time and again it was overlooked/waved aside, that Dan (and Wardy) played a huge role in getting us back into the DC World Group, without Andy and but for which Andy wouldn't have had the opportunity that he did to clinch the cup for us in Ghent. Dan saved some 5th rubbers by fearless tennis, punching well above his weight. Those of us who attended those DCs despite Andy's absence remember them well and appreciate Dan's input more than he's been given credit for by many.
Off soap box. I'm a HUGE Dan fan and think he shouldn't do himself down by having it in his head that he's not top 10 material. He's got everything IMHO and if he's now prepared to put in the hard yards, who knows what he could achieve?

Ah, I see. I must admit that I hadn't really noticed that people had been scathing towards Dan, but if I had then I wouldn't have liked it either, Mrs P. And yes, absolutely, we are so lucky with our DC squad - they are all a brilliant bunch of guys who all make/have made a contribution that should be respected.

[patlowe]

Ah, I see. I must admit that I hadn't really noticed that people had been scathing towards Dan, but if I had then I wouldn't have liked it either, Mrs P. And yes, absolutely, we are so lucky with our DC squad - they are all a brilliant bunch of guys who all make/have made a contribution that should be respected.
Ask John Tomic! (Bernie's dad.) He didn't want Bernie to practise with Dan because he thought Dan was not good enough! :rolleyes: Several years ago I know, but all the same.....

[RosieBear]

Ask John Tomic! (Bernie's dad.) He didn't want Bernie to practise with Dan because he thought Dan was not good enough! :rolleyes: Several years ago I know, but all the same.....

Yes, I was aware of John Tomic's comments, so really enjoyed the look on his face when Dan beat Bernie in a slam for the second time :thumbup: I meant that I hadn't noticed that people had been scathing towards Dan in relation to Kyle/DC. As I say, if I had noticed, then like Mrs P, I would have disagreed with them as all our players deserve our support and respect for their contributions.