VIENNA, KAZAKHSTAN 26 Oct- 1st Nov 2020

[cazza99]

Veinna and Kazakhastan main thread.

Vienna on Amazon Prime

[cazza99]

Vienna oop for Wednesday - https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/vienna/337/daily-schedule?day=5

Dan playing doubles first match on centre at 11.00 am.

[Sallydaisy]

Brits in action in Vienna on Thursday, Singles:
Dan Evans vs Jurij Rodionov at 13:00, Amazon Prime Video
H2H is 0-0 (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/daniel-evans-vs-jurij-rodionov/E687/R09X) on the main ATP Tour but 1-1 in Qualifying/Challenger/other events.
The 21 year old Austrian is ranked #153, was born in Germany, and is 6" taller than Dan.
;)

[cazza99]

Vienna oop for Thursday - https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/vienna/337/daily-schedule?day=6

Dan 1st on Centre at 1.00 pm.

Jamie/Neil 1st on Nextgen at 12.00 pm.

[themass15]

Looking forward to seeing Dan and Stef later today

[RosieBear]

Dimitrov comes through a very entertaining match with Stefanos. I really like both so just enjoyed as a neutral. Dimi showed good mental strength by staying in the match after losing first set breaker from 5-0. Not always his forte, so good for him. Dan will have his work cut out but hopefully he can get the better of Dimi. Should be another super stylish match.

[JAMES4578]

Was in two minds about this one but also fan of both, good win for Dimi over Stefanos! Might be a bit of a better match up for Dan but certainly likely to be tough-hopefully a good match.

[Sallydaisy]

Sonego takes the first set 6'2 against Djokovic in Vienna.

Lorenzo is Italian, WR42, 1 title (on grass!) in Antalya
Djokovic, seeded 1, has a Wild Card into this event.

[exislander]

Sonego broke again in set 2 first game.

[Sallydaisy]

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan: Semi-Finals

Q Emil Ruusuvuori, FIN v [3] Adrian Mannarino, FRA
[4] John Millman, AUZ v Frances Tiafoe, USA

[Sallydaisy]

Sonego broke again in set 2 first game.
:thumbup:
And he held for 2-0, serving now at *2-1.

[Sallydaisy]

Sonego serving now at *4-1 with a double break.
Nole pushing to break back and makes it to deuce but the Italian has Ad, deuce #3.

Ad Sonego and ... HOLDS for 5-1

[JAMES4578]

Tight game there but Sonego now on brink of big upset, not over yet though!

[Sallydaisy]

Sonego breaks Djokovic again to win the match 6'2, 6'1.
:shocked::boogie::shades:

Bit of a rout ... but well done the Italian signor.

[Sallydaisy]

Off to get my supper sorted before Dan starts his match ...
... he'd better WIN since he'll now miss Djokovic in the Semis!
:cauldron:

[JAMES4578]

Amazing scoreline and some great tennis from the Italian, well done Sonego! Djokovic though not misfiring somewhat- 7 winners and 25 unforced errors.

[Genbrit]

Looked up scores to see when Dan would be on and saw scoreline, so watched final 4 games. Well Done Song. Now time for Dan.

[Hawkeye]

Nole in "year end #1 all but secured so takes foot off the pedal" shocker!

[Sallydaisy]

2-2 and going with serve for Dan and Dimi.

[Sallydaisy]

Yippee! Break for Evo, *3-2.

[Sallydaisy]

And this time he holds for 4-2. Keep it going Dan!

[Sallydaisy]

Rabbits. Dimi broke and is serving at *4-4.

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break for the first set. Dimi to serve first:

*1-0
1-1* Dan is serving well.
1-2*
*1-3 oooh! mini-break to Dan.
:sofa:
*1-4 Wowza!!! What a shot from Dan! Just hold your serve please Dan.
1-5* with an Ace.

[Jane]

First set to Dan 7 - 6 (7 - 3)tb :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

2-5* as Dimi gets one back. C'mon Dan, close this one out.
*2-6 and 4 set points.
*3-6 and Dan has 3 set points and on his own 2 serves.

There she blows!!! Dan takes the first set 7'6(3).
:GBflag::jitterbug::superman:

[RosieBear]

Well done Dan. Very good stats and deserved to bag the first set. Keep going! :cheer:

[Nessie]

Who is the ‘coach’ sitting in Dans corner with his girlfriend?

[Jan]

Hooray :superman:

[Sallydaisy]

This is great tennis to watch, tactical and clever.
1-1 after Dan "nearly" got the break ...

[Sallydaisy]

Aw, Dan is broken. He did all the right stuff to save it at 30-40 but whacked the final volley into the net instead of over it for a winner.
:sad:

He's just going to have to break back ...
;)

[Sallydaisy]

At least Dan held (after a tough game) but Dimi still a mini-break up, to serve at *3-2 after the change of ends.

[JennieF]

Something very similar about their game style. Come on Dan!

[JennieF]

:clap: hold on in there Dan.

[Sallydaisy]

Still just the one break of serve as we reach the business end of this set.
Dimi serving at *4-3.

[JennieF]

Who is the ‘coach’ sitting in Dans corner with his girlfriend?
I think it might be Mark Hilton his coach. Though they are parting company at the end of November I believe.

[Jane]

One set all

[Sallydaisy]

Dan opens the 3rd set and holds for 1-0 (4-6, 7-6).

[JennieF]

Up a break! Come on now Dan!! :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

Dan serving at *2-0, needs to keep hold of that mini-break.

*15-0, 15-15, 15-30, 30 all, 40-30
His serving is a bit better now.

And holds for 3-0

[JennieF]

Psychologically a good lead!

[JennieF]

Why is it only Dan who keeps re-binding his tennis racket handles? I don’t see anyone else doing it!

[Sallydaisy]

Cracking tennis from Dan, including that 'Murray lob' ... applauded by Dimi.
Dan has 2 break points ... now 1

[JennieF]

Wow! Great overhead shot! :clap:

[JennieF]

Attractive tennis this!

[Sallydaisy]

Dimi FINALLY holds for 1-3. Crucial Dan now holds his own serve to keep that gap.

[JennieF]

He’s got Dimi thinking!

[Sallydaisy]

Dan holds for 4-1 ...
:shades:

[JennieF]

Hold! :phew:

[JennieF]

Another grip change!

[Sallydaisy]

Dan holds for 5-2, just 1 more game needed.
C'mon Evo!!!

[JennieF]

Yess! Keep the momentum going Dan!

[JennieF]

C’mon now Dan! Do your stuff and win this!!

[Sallydaisy]

Dan serving for the match!
0-15, 15-15, 15-30, 30-30, 40-30

[Jane]

Dan gets the win - fantastic!! 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Dan's into the Semi-Final to play Sonego.
:GBflag:

Final Score: 7'6(3), 4'6, 6'3

[exislander]

Brilliant Dan!

[JennieF]

WooHoo!!! :swingin: :swingin: :swingin: Dan the Man! Bravo!!

[RosieBear]

Awesome win by Dan, he has such a brilliant game. So pleased that Dimi didn't get flakey and choke, Dan won with great play. Fab match :clap:

[JAMES4578]

Good match from Dan and enjoyable contest well done! Dimi certainly played his part too, early break in 3rd put Evans in good postion.

[Hawkeye]

:superman:

[Jan]

Brilliant :superman::GBflag:

[Teresa]

Have been watching. An excellent win over Dimitrov.

[patlowe]

Dan really turning on the heat this week. He's treating us to some great tennis and I'm lapping it all up gratefully. And still more to come. Come on Evo! You've got this! :bravo::clap::clap:

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday. https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/vienna/337/daily-schedule?day=8

Dan second match not before 2.00 pm. First semi starts at 1.00 pm.

[Genbrit]

Really enjoyed that match. Well Done Dan :cheer::clap:

[Sallydaisy]

Rublev is into the Final after beating Anderson 6'2, 4'1(ret).

Next up is Dan Evans!!!
He's playing current 'hot shot' Sonego of Italy.

H2H is 0-0 as they've never met before at any event.