US Open - Matches

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ryan86 wrote:

The Special Juan wrote:Is it too much to suggest Evo's slice is in the top 20 on tour?

There's times you can watch Evans play and be convinced that if he could really get high in the rankings and then there's other times you watch him and you wonder "How did he beat....?",

Absolutely. He's so streaky it's scarcely believable. I suppose he reminds me of Petra Kvitova a bit in that when they hit a purple patch during the match they can't be stopped until they chuck in a game filled with UEs.

Meanwhile, has The Fed just scored another hotdog/tweener?

One thing you have to say about Evans is his technique is sound. It's his shot choice that keys him down at times. Goes for it from really low percentage positions.

His slice and his body serve are working so well I just wish he'd play them more often. If you put his shots into a better tactician you'd have a top 50/60 player.

The positive is that side of the game can be learned.

I think this third set is key. Whoever wins it wins the match for me. Evans must hold here.

Ryan - I didn't see the Vancouver final. I've only ever seen Dan play in Davis cup and queens before this week.

Been really impressed though. This is a tight match... And it's between a guy who was ranked in the mid 200's not long ago and a slam quarter finalist... And you can't tell the difference!

tiebreak!

Triple set point.

Evans takes it!!! 

Boy has this guy got talent...just shows you how much he's been wasting it all these years! One of the best volleyers on tour to boot, a real all court player.

Some fabulous play from Evans - playing really aggressive and now he just needs to keep his game solid and I think he will win this. Win or lose this match though it is all about the coming few weeks and months after this tournament where he needs to replicate this form on the bread and butter of challenger matches in a bid to break the top 100.

Roger through safely in just over an hour and a half and joined by David Ferrer.

Brilliant Dan... And has anyone EVER called a trainer out for joggers nipple before?!

However, he's not used to 5 set formats at all so this will be a real test for him now, mentally and physically. Even if he goes on to lose now he's done himself proud.

What an effort this is by Dan Evans. One more set Daniel, just one more.

He's a great serve for a guy 5'9 tall...a real powerhouse of a delivery.

Danny_1982 wrote:Brilliant Dan... And has anyone EVER called a trainer out for joggers nipple before?!

Was it an official injury time-out? I'm finding that far too funny.

This is sensational entertainment. Brilliant from Evans.

This kid is box office.

What a FH return...!

lydian wrote:He's a great serve for a guy 5'9 tall...a real powerhouse of a delivery.

I saw him clock 132MPH earlier. It's reminiscent of Verdasco who's not the tallest ("only" 6 ft 2) but can hit 140MPH and above.

Is Tomic going to tank this match?

Just one more break and he could crack Tomic. Remember the big Aussie had a marathon first round match so he will be feeling fatigued as well.

The Special Juan wrote:

Danny_1982 wrote:Brilliant Dan... And has anyone EVER called a trainer out for joggers nipple before?!

Was it an official injury time-out?   I'm finding that far too funny.

He called the trainer out at the change over, nobody could see why, and then got something off the trainer, took his top off and proceeded to tape both his nipples!! That was it!!!

... Why can't that ever happen with Ivanovic?!

Evans is on fire!

he breaks!

And there is the break. He MUST stay solid here and cement the break.

Woo-hoo....but oh boy, this is going to be pressure for Evans now to try and serve this out from here.

Points tally so far :

Tomic 106

Evans 109

Point by point Evo...don't look at the finishing line!

I am susceptible to hyperbole now and again but I think he may be the most talented brit out there.

I don't want to jinx Dan but should he win he will play the winner of the Dancevic/Robredo match...as I type that Evans holds.

Tomic and Nishikori are the perfect opponents for Evans, they like to get the ball in court and don't like to dominate rallies. Evans has been very good and I think playing in the davis cup has done him the world of good

4-1!!! Woo-woo-woo!

Get the double break to make it easier

Hard to imagine Evans going back to playing AEGON GB Pro Series events again after this spell in North America, the last 3-4 weeks have changed his life for sure.

Tomic is down, so make him play.

Don't give him an easy service game.

Quite possibly LS, he got top drawer ball striking and volleying ability, times the ball really sweetly.

1mm from being 15-40!

Evans overuses the slice, should play more topspin backhands

That is a great hold by Evans!

I'm watching Evans and I'm like "who is this guy"... The turn around in his form is truly remarkable.

He still has time to get into the top 50, he is still only 23

He'd take Robredo I think as he and Nishikori are very similar players but then again Dancevic is the qualifier... I'll concentrate on his potential opponent if/when he wins!!

Disagree TofC...Tomic doesn't handle slice well, it's a fast lowish bouncing court...and hasn't done him much harm in the match...so far.

Danny_1982 wrote:

The Special Juan wrote:

Danny_1982 wrote:Brilliant Dan... And has anyone EVER called a trainer out for joggers nipple before?!

Was it an official injury time-out?   I'm finding that far too funny.

He called the trainer out at the change over, nobody could see why, and then got something off the trainer, took his top off and proceeded to tape both his nipples!! That was it!!!

... Why can't that ever happen with Ivanovic?!

Brilliant!! I've never seen that before and probably won't again.

The biggest game in Evans career coming up...to get to a slam 3rd round and even bigger pay day.

15-0....come on!

30-0....come onnnn!

Balls of steel!!!, come on!

Evans is in such unfamiliar surroundings ...... IBM can't even find a photo of him for their Slamtracker scoreboard ....!!!

Fantastic performance.

Yes Evans! 1-6 6-3 7-6 6-3!  

And Dan Evans wins beating Bernard Tomic 1-6 6-3 7-6 6-3 to seal a place in the Third Round of the US Open where he will play either Frank Dancevic or Tommy Robredo. Fabulous performance from Dan. I wonder who the last British man to reach the Third Round of the slam was other than Murray? Surely, Tim Henman?

Yes yes yes yes....!
Who is this guy...this isn't serial underachiever Rvans, I demand a stewards enquiry!

Great stuff!

$93,000 is almost a third of his whole prize money in his career

Well done Dan Evans.  

Simply terrific after losing that first set 1-6. Wow.