evans vs federer

I'm not going to do that again.”. Then, when the action got underway, he found a groove from the start, flushing the ball out of the middle of the racket. Both players want to … Federer backhand wide, 30-30. The match drew a distinguished audience. Evans smash winner, 0-15. He hit that like he'd never been away for 14 months, 15-15. Evans smash winner, 40-0. Lovely shot from Federer to wrong foot Evans and hold. Federer forehand winner, 30-15. “It’s quite the comeback!” he roared as the players went to sit down for the very first changeover. Federer smash winner, 9-8. Federer forehand return long, 40-0. The whole match was a joyful affair, full of daring raids forward and some rat-a-tat exchanges at the net. Big Federer backhand down the line, deuce. On the other hand, if you bet £10 on Roger Federer at the current odds of 1/2*, you would win £15. In the meantime, why not spend 20 minutes drinking in this look behind the scenes of Roger Federer's latest comeback from our Tennis Correspondent, Simon Briggs? Rolling back the years with that shot. Federer forehand winner, 6-6. Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport's live coverage of the Qatar Open Round of 16 match between British No 1 Dan Evans and tournament second seed Roger Federer. Meanwhile, the organisers of another ATP 250 event – the Chile Open in Santiago – posted a short film on social media that showed the player lounge and restaurant. Roger Federer vs Daniel Evans LIVE on ESPN 2: ATP 250 Doha. Arguably the greatest men's tennis player of all-time, Roger Federer makes his 2021 ATP Tour season debut against British No. Ace from Evans, 30-0. Federer witnessed a below-par serving display from Evans, who saved 10 break points in the first set, including six in his first service game. E vans backhand into the net, 1-0. Federer forehand winner to start the game. Evans forehand wide, 30-30. Evans wins a volley battle with Federer. Preview and Prediction, Head to Head (H2H), Team Comparison and Statistics. And another to finish the game. Federer darts forward and catches Evans out, who puts a lob long. Stunning shot, 40-30. Federer shanks a backhand wide, 0-15. World No 4 Dominic Thiem was in the stands, along with a sparse yet enthusiastic socially-distanced crowd. The 30-year-old Evans saved 16 of the 18 break points he faced to overcome French player Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 on Tuesday. Roger Federer marked his eagerly-awaited return to action after more than a year with some vintage tennis as he beat Dan Evans 7-6(8) 3-6 7-5 at the Qatar Open on Wednesday. And Evans consolidates after Federer puts a forehand wide. And he holds after a slight struggle. MATCH. Federer return into the net and Evans holds. South African qualifier Lloyd Harris dug deep to upset seventh-seeded Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (3), 6-7 (6) 7-5 over two hours and 40 minutes later Tuesday, and sixth-seeded David Goffin beat Filip Krajinovic 6-4, 6-4. Federer though, sitting alone briefly and then with his entourage to watch the first set of Evans vs Chardy, may have been preparing a tactical plan for the Frenchman when world No 28 Evans … Vintage Federer backhand pass, 10-8. That’s exactly what he did on the very last point of the match, launching himself into a silky backhand winner up the line. Federer shanks another backhand and Evans gets the first break of the match. Federer’s post-match verdict was thoroughly upbeat, despite the occasional issues he experienced on his serve – which started at a high level of accuracy but declined throughout – and his return. Federer forehand catches the line and Evans mis-hits, break point. Federer volley winner, 15-all. I wasn't perfect out there and I've been playing pretty well in practice. Evans has lost all three of his previous meetings with Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion. How much could you win by betting on Evans v Federer? Great match. Federer puts a forehand return long, 40-30. But he then puts a forehand wide. Federer smash winner, 40-30.Â. His serve working very well so far.Â. Federer has won four of five meetings vs. the 34-year-old Chardy and is 3-0 lifetime vs. Evans winning all nine sets in Grand Slam play. Federer smash winner, deuce.Â. Federer nets a backhand, 40-0. Federer drive forehand winner, 15-15. Then nets a backhand return, 40-0. Federer backhand winner to start the game, 0-15. I feel good. Federer shanks a forehand drive, 8-8. 1 Dan Evans today in … Evans ace. See who our recommended best bet is for Daniel Evans vs. Roger Federer. Evans nets a forehand, 30-all. 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Evans survives the small scare to hold. Great forehand by Federer to draw the error, 40-30.Â. It feels like he’s never been away.”. Each shot sounded as clean as a bite taken out of a fresh apple. Both tennis players left until the last on the court, but Roger Federer He ended up showing why he is a living tennis legend by closing the game in an elegant way and winning 7-6 (10-8), 6-3 and 7-5. We played plenty of sets and it was competitive. Federer dominates the rally and Evans puts a defensive forehand wide, deuce. Head-to-head: Federer 4-0. And another, 40-30. Still, he was sporting enough to acknowledge the potential benefit the whole sport could gain from one last Federer charge. Evans nets a backhand, two match points. Lovely Federer backhand return winner, 30-15. Evans jumps on a mis-hit backhand by Federer and fires a forehand winner, 30-30. Roger Federer leads Dan Evans 3-0 in the head-to-head. Evans serve and volley winner, gutsy play. And another to hold. Dan played great too. Federer wins the opening point as Evans nets a backhand. Matches between the two in the past have been things of beauty, albeit eventually one-sided, between two of the more graceful players in the sport. 1 Dan Evans in the “I didn't feel like my game started to wobble the more important the points got. Federer… Evans has lost all three of his previous meetings with Federer… Evans backhand winner down the line, break point. Evans backhand long, 2-0. British number one Dan Evans earned himself a prestige match-up against Roger Federer as the Swiss great's first opponent in his long-awaited comeback tomorrow. Glorious way to end the match. “I was very happy with how I was able to handle the tough moments,” he said. GAME. Dan Evans vs Roger Federer in the Round of 16 of the Qatar Open is scheduled to begin after 3pm GMT The inside story of Federer’s latest comeback: Wall tennis, a bromance with Dan Evans and ‘loving’ rehab. Federer backhand winner, 40-30. It's all over between Thiem and Katasev and it the Austrian who has made it through in three sets. SET. "Incredibly happy with my level. In truth, first-round victor Evans is a pretty good match-up for him. We'd all be pretty pumped if he got over the line at another slam.”, Don't call it a comeback, been here for years 🙌@rogerfederer wins his first match back on Tour since January 2020, beating Evans 7-6 3-6 7-5 in Doha! And the Brit holds when Federer nets a backhand. DOHA, QATAR - The British No. But the Brit holds with another big serve. Deuce. Evans backhand into the net, 7-6. He has been training with Evans in Dubai in preparation for his return to the tour and the British number one will get the chance to use that inside knowledge when they meet in the second round. Federer forehand wide, break point Evans. His serve is still as great as ever. Evans gets out of trouble again to hold. Daniel Evans vs Roger Federer | QATAR EXXONMOBIL OPEN (DOHA) 2021 Even then, though, it hardly seemed likely that Federer … Another 'come on' from Federer as she overcomes that scare. “Five minutes of Federer perfection! Brilliant tennis from both players as they go toe-toe but Federer gets Evans on the run and finishes with a smash winner, 15-all. Wow. Evans ace, 2-1. The tennis world will be watching to see what shape Federer is in, and Evans said of their practice sessions: "I thought he was playing pretty well. Federer backhand clips the net and drops on his side, 40-15. Federer ace, 30-0. Federer ace, 30-15.Â. The games of these two are often compared to each other because of the ridiculous variety both can bring, great backhand slice and lots of netplay. Read our Daniel Evans vs. Roger Federer prediction and find out which side the pros & public are betting on and more with BetQL. "Feels good to be back. The answer, for the most part, was yes. Dan Evans will be Roger Federer’s opponent for the first match of his comeback after beating Jeremy Chardy at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha. Evans backhand into the net, 1-0. Evans backhand long, 2-0. Evans ace, 2-1. Brilliant from Evans to chase down a Federer forehand and rifles a forehand down the line, 2-2. Evans also gets a warm applause.Â, #RogerReturns!After over 13 months away from the game, @rogerfederer plays his first match in Doha vs EvansStream LIVE --> https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX pic.twitter.com/zTdDgkT9yI, "I think every tennis player, also me who is kind of a rival of his - I'm also a fan of Roger. Federer volley winner, 15-30. Evans double fault to start the game. “It's going to be real good to watch for everybody,” Evans added. Federer and Evans have been on tour together for the better part of a decade, but they’ve faced each other just … On a blustery evening in the desert city of Doha, Federer began by asking the officials to remind him of the rules. Evans nets a backhand return and Federer holds. Actually, though, there was one man who probably did. Federer nets a volley, 2-3. Federer backhand return long, 2-4.Â. Federer shanks a backhand, 30-0. But there were many more moments of genius, including one backhand winner – whipped up and over the net from the shortest and most awkward of distances  – which no-one else would have had the audacity or hand skills to pull off. Roger made a great come back by winning a thrilling match against Daniel Alternatively, you might want to check out among many other interesting betting options: a £10 bet for Daniel Evans on "Set 1 Winner" at odds of 11/8* would win you £23.8, a £10 bet for Daniel Evans … "He's obviously seen a lot of my game the last few weeks, so I'd say it was more out of boredom, waiting for his practice, than scouting out what's happening on the court," said the British No 1. Daniel Evans vs Roger Federer. DOHA, Qatar -- Roger Federer will face Britain's Daniel Evans in the second round of the Qatar Open on Wednesday as the Swiss great makes his comeback after a 13-month break. Federer forehand winner, 30-15. In total, the two men had contested more than 20 sets in practice. Evans has become a favoured practice partner of Federer, having been invited to Switzerland in 2019 following a close match between the pair at the Australian Open. Doha R2 preview and prediction: Federer vs. Evans March 9, 2021 Ricky Match previews 5 Roger Federer will be playing for the first time in more than 13 months when he goes up against Dan Evans in round two of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Wednesday. Good hustle from Federer to chase down a short shot by Evans and finish with a volley winner, 30-15. Evans backhand winner to pass Federer. So I have done one ice bath and I didn't like it. We played over 20 sets in the last couple of weeks. Serving to stay in the set, Evans makes the ideal start with back-to-back aces. Federer ace, 5-4. Federer smash winner, 40-30. Brilliant from Evans to chase down a Federer forehand and rifles a forehand down the line, 2-2.Federer … Federer, who has a bye through to the second round, is playing in his first tournament since last … Evans second serve ace, 7-7. Federer forehand winner, 8-7. Federer holds. Brilliant set by the British No 1. What was he supposed to do with the towels, now that the ball kids no longer deal with them? The Brit is unlikely to blow Federer away from the back of the court so he should have time to ease himself into competition again. Later, Evans serving at 8-9, Federer torched a crosscourt backhand pass to take the 49-minute opener. Evans’… Federer, who has a bye through to the second round, is playing in his first tournament since last year’s Australian Open after two knee operations. Evans drive forehand winner, 30-30. 🌟 Lighting up Doha! And he was on the other side of the net. Also, there were wins for Vasek Pospisil and Marton Fucsovics. How long was the warm-up? Evans ace to finish. Evans forehand winner to pass Federer, 5-5. Big serving from Evans takes him to 40-15. And Evans copies Federer by finishing his service game with an ace. Arguably the best males's tennis participant of all-time, Roger Federer makes his 2021 ATP Tour season debut in opposition to British No. Federer forehand winner, 30-30. Big Federer forehand down the line is too much for Evans, 15-0. Federer nets a return and Evans holds.Â. Federer driver backhand winner to start the game but shanks a backhand to make it 30-30. Federer forehand long, 15-15. “You're talking to an old-school guy. Federer return goes long and we have third set on our hands. Federer volley winner, 40-15. Classy service game. Evans is the ideal opponent really for Federer. 🌟The best from @rogerfederer and Dan Evans' epic in Qatar 👇 pic.twitter.com/RrnHq2Wwjh, Evans had spent the previous two-and-a-half weeks training with Federer, first in Dubai and then on these courts in Doha. They both hit single-handed backhands and have a crafty low slice – but the difference is that Federer can put more beef on the ball when he wants to. Federer ace to start the game then a big wide serve. Evans forehand winner followed by a big serve, 30-30. “I hope tonight was a bit of an uplift, maybe, to everything that is going on in the world.”. Dan Evans will have the distinction of being the first opponent for practice partner Roger Federer when the 20-time grand slam champion makes his comeback in Doha on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/AK36kcwpL3. Federer forehand winner, 40-15. He is looking a little tired and that is potentially the reason for his low first-serve percentage but he's battling through. 1 Dan Evans came through a rollercoaster of a match to set up a meeting with Roger Federer. Federer forehand long, 40-15. We might have seen a couple of uncharacteristic flubs – which Federer actually seemed to find funny. And Federer explained later that he had offered Evans his thanks during the post-match handshake, saying: “I appreciated everything we did together the last few weeks.”. Federer, who has a bye through to the second round, is playing in his first tournament since last year's Australian Open after two knee operations. Federer was among the spectators in the stands for part of the match, which drew a typically self-deprecating response from Evans. In the match before Evans and Federer on Centre Court, Thiem now leads 4-1 in the final, deciding set against Aslan Karatsev after breaking the Russian twice. Daniel Evans vs Roger Federer TipsFind best bets on the Daniel Evans vs Roger Federer market from expert tipsters OLBG App 5K+ Tips Search Members Logout Login Register UK Find out more, The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. I was really explosive, actually, even though of course I was going in swings of being tired again and then feeling better again.”, His recovery will now be crucial ahead of Thursday's match against Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia, although Federer revealed that he doesn’t follow the pack by using ice baths as part of his post-match routine. It's been a long and tough road. Evans v Federer will take place on Centre Court after the culmination of Dominic Thiem and Aslan Karatsev (currently a set apiece). And he finishes with an ace. Federer runs around his backhand to hit a forehand return but it goes wide. Read MoreTennis on Yahoo! A rapturous reception for Federer as he strides onto court. Yes this is a draw that includes Roger Federer. “For me, tennis is like riding a bike.” So said Roger Federer at the weekend, and his first match back found him in fine, freewheeling form. Federer backhand into the net, second break point Evans.  Federer drop shot winner, very tense point.Â. You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Federer forehand wide, 0-30. Federer backhand down the line winner. Federer forehand into the tramlines, 30-15. Federer is starting to dictate from the back of the court and takes the game to deuce. Federer is … Roger Federer vs Dan Evans head-to-head. Federer is a confessed fan of Dan Evans’ game and he watched the Brit beat Chardy on Tuesday afternoon, with few secrets between the pair already as they have spent practice sessions together. Chip and charge from Federer and flicks a backhand volley winner, 15-30. Federer forehand winner, 4-4. Federer backhand return winner down the line. Federer volley error, he hasn't been good at the net today. But Evans responded well at the start of the third and pulled away to the finish line, with Chardy hampered by a leg problem. Federer ace, 15-15. “I guess personally for him he's obviously way happier to be on tour than sat at home,” Evans said. Evans chip and charges but Federer is wise to it and lobs the Brit, 15-0. Another Federer forehand goes long and Evans holds. And he nets another to allow Evans to hold. The 20-time major champion last played over a year ago when he lost to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the 2020 Australian Open. Nice from Evans as he passes Federer at the net with a forehand winner, 30-15. Everyone was staring at the footage from Doha, with some standing up to find a better view. Evans half volley into the net, 3-4. Evans is going for his shots again and draws the error from Federer, deuce. We saw hints of fatigue, but there was also plenty of his old, sumptuous shotmaking on show as he overcame Dan Evans in three sets: 7-6, 3-6, 7-5. Evans backhand winner, 30-30. Federer drags Evans forward and flicks a backhand winner down the line, 15-15. It is a windy night in Doha and Federer's forehand flies long, 30-15. But I have a great team around me.". Federer backhand winner to close out the game. But he closes out the game with an aggressive point and finishing with another smash winner. Evans … I said that no-one had known what to expect. Federer saves it with a forehand winner. Huge challenge to comeback at my age. Roger Federer defeats Daniel Evans and advances to the fourth round of the US Open 2019. Huge hold. Barely any sign of rust so far. 2021-03-10 Prediction, H2H, Tip and Match Preview. Federer ace, 30-30. The bookmaker is offering all eligible customers the chance to watch and bet on Roger Federer vs Dan Evans on March 10. Roger Federer will play his first match since undergoing two knee surgeries when he faces Dan Evans in Doha on Wednesday. Federer forehand winner and a 'come on' in response to hold.Â. What was the time on the shot-clock? "But it's all very different when you get on the match court, as I found out today. Federer responds with an aggressive return, 30-30. Sports … Evans races to 40-0. Roger Federer was in the stands at the Qatar Open on Tuesday, to watch the first-round encounter between Dan Evans and Jeremy Chardy. Into the business end of the set now. Big Evans forehand return down the line, 40-30. 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Nobody had been quite sure what to expect of Federer’s first match since the 2020 Australian Open, 405 days ago. Federer smash winner, 40-15. Evans smash winner, 5-6. Evans forehand into the net, deuce. Federer drags a backhand long, break point Evans. Dan Evans will be Roger Federer’s opponent for the first match of his comeback after beating Jeremy Chardy at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha. Federer forehand long, big chance missed.