indiana wrote:

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I was disappointed that Evo pulled out of the Asian challenger swing towards the end of last year.

Just now hope that he has had a very productive close season and is very ready physically and mentally to build on last season.

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It was disappointing but I suppose it depends on whether you take his given reasons for doing so at face value.

If he was indeed a bit tired after his exploits and hard work then it probably was the sensible thing to come home, take a break and then get himself properly prepared for the new season. I don't think it would have been in his best interests to have picked up a few more wins in Asia, come home in mid November knackered and then have to chose between getting some proper rest or putting in some serious off season work.

Of course with Dan's past there is always the nagging doubt that he just wanted to be back home with his mates and/or girlfriend for a couple of weeks rather than enduring the grind of the tour. I guess that only he really knows and after the excitement of last summer he probably deserves the benefit of the doubt. In any event if he starts this year well it will look like a good decision.

Evo finishes the job 6-0 6-4. Apart from the blip of getting broken smooth sailing so far. 

Edit: Hah beaten by two seconds. Gabashvili lost the first set of his match.