Tag: Evans
French Open: Dan Evans says players calling Roland Garros fans ‘hooligans’ is ‘laughable’ | Tennis News
Britain’s Dan Evans fears players complaining about the vociferous French Open crowd may lead to long-term repercussions for the sport. Belgian David Goffin had accused partisan fans at the French Open of “total disrespect” after he played Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round while world No 1 Iga Swiatek urged them not to…
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Dan Evans and Katie Boulter suffers first-round French Open defeats at Roland Garros | Tennis News
Dan Evans was left in a flap by Holger Rune, the umpire and a pigeon as he exited the French Open in the first round again, while Katie Boulter suffered late-night heartbreak against Paula Badosa. Evans, the British No 3 was startled by a bird and rowed furiously with chair official Jaume Campistol before being…
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Andy Murray and Dan Evans given French Open men’s doubles wildcard – first non-French pair in over 20 years | Tennis News
British duo Andy Murray and Dan Evans have become the first non-French pair to be awarded a wildcard into the men’s doubles at Roland Garros in over two decades. Murray had looked set to miss out on this year’s French Open after he injured his ankle in March but returned to action with appearances in…
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World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson jokes he’ll always be No 2 to ‘Rapid’ Ricky Evans in Kettering | Snooker News
New World Snooker Champion Kyren Wilson speaks to Sky Sports News about his journey to become a winner at the Crucible Theatre, why he wants to become world No 1, and his friendship with darts player ‘Rapid’ Ricky Evans Last Updated: 08/05/24 2:26pm Kyren Wilson says he’s still No 2 to the most famous sportsperson…
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Monte Carlo Masters: Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans heading home early after first-round exits | Tennis News
British duo Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans both suffered early exits at the Monte Carlo Masters on Monday. Norrie went down to a painful 7-5 7-6 (7-3) defeat to Karen Khachanov in a match lasting two hours and 24 minutes at the prestigious ATP 1000 event on the Côte d’Azur. Evans’ woes on clay continued…
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Miami Open: Katie Boulter through to third round as Dan Evans fights back to defeat Lorenzo Sonego | Tennis News
British No 1 Katie Boulter made it through to the third round of the Miami Open after her teenage opponent Brenda Fruhvirtova retired with illness. Boulter came into the match as a seed, having reached a career-high No 27 earlier this month, and she progressed after her 16-year-old opponent Fruhvirtova retired from their match in…
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Miami Open: Katie Boulter, Dan Evans, Elena Rybakina and Caroline Wozniacki in action on Thursday | Tennis News
Here’s everything you need to know about the Miami Open, including the draw, who’s playing and the schedule, with the tournament live on Sky Sports… British No 1 Katie Boulter – who won the San Diego Open earlier this month – faces 16-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova in the second round on Court 2 on Thursday (play…
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Harlequins 19-20 Leicester Tigers: Jarrod Evans’ missed conversion proves costly as visitors snatch win | Rugby Union News
Jarrod Evans missed a late conversion with virtually the last kick of the game as Harlequins went down to a narrow 20-19 Gallagher Premiership defeat to Leicester at a sold-out Stoop. Leicester suffered two heavy defeats in the Investec Champions Cup but the four-point haul keeps them in contention for a play-off spot as the…
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‘The biggest finish on the biggest stage’ | Lee Evans finds The Big Fish | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Lee Evans found this 170 finish during his second-round match against Luke Humphries at the World Championship.
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Dan Evans forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe in Vienna due to calf injury | Tennis News
Britain’s Dan Evans was forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe in Vienna after suffering what appeared to be a serious calf injury on Tuesday. Evans, who was looking comfortable when leading 4-1 in the first set, pulled up after suffering a sharp pain in the back of his leg. Despite seeking medical attention, the world…
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