Dan Evans

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Dan Evans

indiana · Tennis legend

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Aberdaberdonian · Club Coach

Dan finished as runner up in the GB rankings for 2022.

Dan was the globetrotter of the group, making an appearance on 5 continents and 16 countries, the most amongst the 10. Thanks to the 170 points from the ATP cup, he was the only player to have contributions from 6 types of tournaments (ATP cup = 'other'). With 350 points earned in Jan 2022, he has the most points dropping at the start of 2023. His title in 2022 came from his 1 entry into a Challenger tournament, while his semi-final appearance at Montreal matched his best ever result for a Masters tournament.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Evo really struggling for confidence and has parted from his coach.

I hope he knows he has many fans, around here included , and we all wish him well.

Evans, ranked 25th, suffered what he described as a "difficult loss" in the French Open first round but said the positive he could take was having more time to prepare on the grass.

On Sunday, the 33-year-old revealed he split from Argentine coach Sebastien Prieto last week after mutually deciding it was "the best way to move forward".

In his first match since they parted ways, Evans was unable to earn a win which could have been a catalyst for an upturn in fortunes before Wimbledon.

Evans struggled to make a dent on 32nd-ranked Korda's serve and the impressive American, playing only his fifth match since January's Australian Open because of a wrist injury, used that pressure to break the Briton towards the end of each set.

"I'm not looking forward to playing any tennis at the minute. It's tough," Evans said.

"When you feel no confidence, it's not a good spot to be in.

"I'd love to say I'm looking forward to playing my next match but I'm not. That's the honest truth for you."

Blue_Belle · Intermediate Club Player

I see the other shorter player around earned a win on grass (Schwartzman). I see Dan's issue being similar. He is that bit older and slower these days.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Blue_Belle wrote:
I see the other shorter player around earned a win on grass (Schwartzman). I see Dan's issue being similar. He is that bit older and slower these days.

That might be a large part of it, Blue Belle.

I think, if Dan wants to pursue it, theres a future slam winning doubles player in there. I might be wrong and Im sure the time isnt right yet to pursue it, but one day.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

It's good of Dan to be honest. Like Blue_Belle, I think he's looked just a tinsy bit slower, both in reflexes, and speed around th court, and with someone like Dan, that tinsy bit is all it takes....
But confidence can too that too and he's perfectly capable of going on a good run again. Hope he find a new coach he likes, or gets it going again himself some how. Andy is playing on fumes (IMO) and if Dan fades too, we're looking rather skinny.....

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

I notice Dan isnt in Eastbourne next week, no Brits are by direct entry. I realise it was part of his no play the week before a slam strategy but wonder if he might seek a wild card as he is probably undercooked match play wise.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-12230317/British-tennis-bad-boy-Dan-Evans-class-warfare-ban-sport-benefit-honesty.html

A really enjoyable read

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Dans wife?! Hadnt realised he had got married! Congrats to them!

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

JonH comes home wrote:
Dans wife?! Hadnt realised he had got married! Congrats to them!

As Dan wisely says in the article, if it's not on instagram, it hasn't happened smile

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Good article - honest as ever!

dodrade · Satellite level

Coup Droit wrote:
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-12230317/British-tennis-bad-boy-Dan-Evans-class-warfare-ban-sport-benefit-honesty.html

A really enjoyable read

I wonder what Harriet Dart said to him? Did she take his comments personally?

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

ATP 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open - Washington, USA

Final: (9) Daniel Evans WR 30 defeated (12) Tallon Griekspoor (NED) WR 37 by 5 & 3

Barefoot · Lower Club Player

Coup Droit wrote:
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-12230317/British-tennis-bad-boy-Dan-Evans-class-warfare-ban-sport-benefit-honesty.html

A really enjoyable read

Missed this at the time. What a good read! Enjoy Dans constructive honesty and I hope its really helped him to get through his slump before yesterday.