Granted that is a harsh punishment but I believe that it is a just one as it sets down a marker, a lack of professionalism will not be tolerated. I presume most people within the tennis world will be aware of this ban and I think it will deter many from thinking that they can receive LTA funding whilst not following very simple and non-demanding rules [people must remember that although the punishment seems strong, how difficult was it for Dan - x2, to simply stay in and go to bed at a reasonable hour? If he can not follow simple guidelines surely more serious misdemeanours lie ahead.. ]. The same was also the case earlier on in the year when Marcus Willis was [amongst other things] incapable of remembering to bring his tennis racquets to a practise session, however it is now clear that although he was punished the LTA's new no tolerance regime hasn't quite sunk it with some, so Dan's punishment will act [as well as a personal reminder to him of priorities] as a further reminder to British junior/senior players.

I don't see a problem with the punishment at all, as it shows that if you want to have the LTA pay for your training etc, then you should be reasonably expected to follow their rules (and being caught coming back to the LTA paid for accommodation after 3am twice within 3 weeks doesn't exactly show that).

It sets down the marker than if you don't act professionally then you won't get funding, which is perfectly reasonable in my opinion, and as Evans wasn't acting in the way he should have been, and even if he wasn't drinking, being out until 3am isn't exactly a clever thing to do. (although I'm not sure whether it's more stupid than Willis turning up to a practice session without any rackets... not quite sure what he was on at the time, but he's turned it around and worked hard to get back in favour with the LTA)

Evans needs to show in the next 4 months that he can control his behaviour and not do anything stupid (no late nights when your playing a tournament, no warnings for bad behaviour on the court) and that he can win matches and get's some points on the board (and being pushed that close by Cavaday isn't a great starr, especially given his reaction to losing the second set, but he did win the match)

I think this is a balanced punishment. Still seemed to justify his actions a bit but you never know exactly what he was asked and the context he was speaking in. Obviously lots of talent and hope he can move on from this and keep on winning matches. Thats all he can do.

What did he get for the first round defeat at Queens ? Surely that will keep him going financially for a bit.

6.6K Euros (minus taxes).

yeah its not a bad ammount is it!

of course i dont know how his costs are running etc.
when alex lost his funding he linked up wtih marston hotels who priovided him a coach (mike at the time) and courts etc (also a sponsored car - a mini with heis anme and stuff writtne on it!)

however alex's split at the lta was ment to be for good, certinaly there was no time limit as such.

i am sure Dan can find courts other than astroturff to play on, its not that usefull for a pro is it.

Quote: Most players at this level don't have a coach, certainly not one of Paul's class, to talk to after matches and the thought of having no contact with him is hard, Evans said. Paul's such a positive person"

So Dan is on equal terms with most of the others - perhaps he may take things more serious from now on, although he hasn't indicated this, he only seems to be critical but in fact he only has himself to blame!
Hopefully 'one of the others' will now benefit instead.