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seagull · Hall of fame

Week 26 - ATP 250 - Lexus Open - Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Great Britain (grass)

paulisi · Tennis legend

Danny1312 wrote:
Yes Dan!!! Not sure many saw this coming :)

He was interviewed on radio 5 last night and said he was practising really well, but struggling to bring it into the matches.

He thought he would have a real chance in the match as his opponent had not played on grass this season until this week.

Danny1312 · Intermediate Club Player

paulisi wrote:
Danny1312 wrote:
Yes Dan!!! Not sure many saw this coming :)
He was interviewed on radio 5 last night and said he was practising really well, but struggling to bring it into the matches.
He thought he would have a real chance in the match as his opponent had not played on grass this season until this week.

He earnt it :) Dan was very emotional after the game shows what it means to him! He's not giving up and neither should he!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Bloody marvellous ! Missed it as out to dinner! What a result, Dan!

Sheddie · administrator

seagull wrote:
Yeah that is crazy. I meant Joint v Blinkova?

I don't suppose anyone knows if you can get onto Court 1 with Centre Court tickets?

seagull · Hall of fame

No you cant. You can get on 2

seagull · Hall of fame

However me and my son sneaked on to see Loffhagen yesterday. They are very hot on ticket checking on main stand but try the 2 side stands which only have 1 person on them.

Good luck

seagull · Hall of fame

You may be able to change tickets at the ticket office at front entrance

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Dan has beaten two players ranked 13 at the time this month, Paul and Tiafoe. Hes 7-4 on the month win/loss.

Great month for Dan.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

What has possessed the organisers to put the two Brits left in, who are both known names - Evo in particular- playing known names as well, on the second court? If I were on centre tomorrow Id be up in arms at this - the players on centre are barely known to their own families.

Ridiculous - I understand they probably have a requirement for one WTA and one atp at least, but not to find room for at least one of the Brits is poor.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

JonH comes home wrote:
What has possessed the organisers to put the two Brits left in, who are both known names - Evo in particular- playing known names as well, on the second court? If I were on centre tomorrow Id be up in arms at this - the players on centre are barely known to their own families.

Ridiculous - I understand they probably have a requirement for one WTA and one atp at least, but not to find room for at least one of the Brits is poor.

Just looked at the oop, and it does seem crazy. Higher ranks on centre, but as you say - who are they???

The beeb normally shows the ladies tournament but isn't even doing that this year.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

I think theyve snuck in Fritz and Fonseca final set and the winner again at end of the day, but still

Oscariyan · Club Coach

Im on centre and gutted to miss Dan evans and billy Harris! Why are both on court 1? I feel like returning my tickets and not returning myself!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Anyone going to Eastbourne, the Eastbourne Open wheelchair event starts today; courts 4, 5 and 12 are allocated with singles quarterfinals spread across them.

9 British men, womens and quad players are taking part with 10 singles matches scheduled today.

You may not get to cheer on Dan and Billy, but why not set aside some time to watch the wheelchair players.

stevemcqueen · Futures level

I'm so pleased for Dan! I watched the first two sets live, then had to stop as I had ticketrs for the theatre. Just watched the third set on IPlayer, I'm so happy! I feel like a football when his team wins!

I do agree that not having Dan on centre court is a curious decision by the organisers. I will be really upset if Dan's match is not televised.