US EditionAfter Carlos Alcaraz & Iga Swiatek's Constant Complaints About Hectic Schedule, Former British No. 1 Issues Strongly-Worded Response
- On Monday at the Queen's Club Championships, Dan Evans, ranked 199th and aged 35, upset world number 13 Frances Tiafoe with a 7-5, 6-2 win to reach the last 16.
- Evans, who mainly plays lower-tier events, warned fellow players that complaints about the busy ATP schedule are unfounded despite concerns about player burnout.
- Evans emphasized his long career since 2006, his recent good preparation, fortunate moments in the match, and appreciation for receiving a wild card to compete.
- Evans expressed that performances like today motivate him to keep competing and mentioned he was unaware his opponent ranked in the top 20 but was glad to deliver solid tennis after a challenging year.
- Evans' win signals resilience in older players amid a demanding tennis calendar, suggesting that while some cite burnout, others manage to perform strongly despite the busy schedule.
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Marietta Daily JournalATP roundup: Daniel Evans upsets Frances Tiafoe in London opener
British wild card Daniel Evans took down No. 7 seed Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the HSBC Championships on Monday at Queen's Club in London.
Dan Evans Stuns Frances Tiafoe at Queen's Club Championships | Sports-Games
Dan Evans caused a major upset at the Queen's Club Championships by defeating Frances Tiafoe in straight sets. The 35-year-old wildcard entrant won his first match against a top-20 player this year. Holger Rune and Roberto Bautista Agut also advanced in their respective matches.
The Queens ATP 500 tournament started this Monday, and it has already caused its lot of surprise, since Frances Tiafoe is no longer in the game.
The ATP 500 Queen's Club tennis tournament, held ahead of the Wimbledon slam tournament, started with a surprise result when Briton Dan Evans, ranked 199th in the world, defeated seventh-seeded American Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 6-2.
Glasgow Times
Dan Evans stuns Frances Tiafoe in first round at Queen’s
It was the former British number one’s second career win over a top-20 opponent on grass.
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