September 1st 2024.
Dan Evans had an impressive run at the US Open, reaching the third round despite not being considered a top contender. After his exit from the tournament, he revealed his plans to unwind with some beers, showing that he wasn't too bothered by his defeat. In fact, he boldly declared that he "didn't give a ****" about suffering two bagels, or consecutive sets with a score of 6-0.
Not much was expected from Evans at the final Grand Slam of the year, but he surprised everyone with a stunning victory in the first round. The 34-year-old, who had previously played doubles with Andy Murray at the Olympics, defeated 23rd-seed Karen Khachanov in an intense five-set match. He then went on to dominate in the second round, defeating Argentine Mariano Navone in straight sets.
However, Evans couldn't continue his winning streak as he faced off against Alex de Minaur in the third round. De Minaur, who happens to be the boyfriend of British No.1 Katie Boulter, was the clear favorite and ultimately won the match 6-3 6-7 6-0 6-0. Despite losing in such a decisive manner, Evans didn't seem too bothered, simply stating that he was brought up to stay on the court until the end and shake hands with his opponent.
When asked about the final two sets being won by his opponent with a score of six games to love, Evans shrugged it off saying that it didn't matter to him. He remained focused on fighting until the last ball, even though he had been dealing with soreness in his groin and hip since his first match. He reassured everyone that he would be fine after some rest and a few beers.
Evans also mentioned his upcoming plans to play in the Davis Cup and expressed his hope to qualify for the finals in Malaga. He acknowledged the importance of taking a proper rest not just for himself, but for his girlfriend Aleah and his team as well. He recognized that playing tennis and winning matches was not the only thing that mattered, and that there were bigger things in life to consider.
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