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Ninth seed Daniel Evans also advanced after surviving Gregoire Barrere 2-6, 6-0, 6-3. 16th seed J.J. Wolf cruised past Radu Albot 6-1, 6-3.

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Evans defeated the second-seeded American to close the day's play, improving upon his quarter-final run last year at the ATP 500. The World No. 30 played brilliant, attacking tennis down the stretch to win the last three games, overcoming 16 aces from Tiafoe.

The Briton broke serve in the opening game of both sets to set the tone in hostile territory. While the D.C. crowd helped will Maryland native Tiafoe to a 4-3 lead in set two, Evans recovered with two love holds before securing the decisive break. He saved four of five break points in the match, including one with a big serve as he served out the match.

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Jeżeli Dan awansuje do finału, to wyrówna rekordowy ranking (#22). Za bardzo nie wiem jakim cudem, bo w moich oczach to on cały czas przegrywał w ostatnich miesiącach.

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Evans was a model of patience and restraint in his straights-sets win over Dimitrov, allowing the Bulgarian to be the author of his own demise with 30 unforced errors. Although Dimitrov clipped 24 winners to Evans' nine, the Briton's clean performance with just 10 unforced errors was telling.

The 33-year-old said he was proud of how he backed up following a gruelling schedule the day before, when he had to win two matches, including against second seed Frances Tiafoe late at night, while Dimitrov cooled his heels having received a walkover.

"It was so hard after yesterday putting in such a big effort. Coming back today it was really important to not roll over and have a bad performance," Evans said. "The last few months that has happened a little bit. I'm really proud I could do that today. One more to go.

“Physically I was tired, although more sleepy than anything as it's tough to sleep after such a late night. But we got to America early; we were in Bradenton a lot and my trainer helped me get in good shape after a poor Wimbledon. It makes you feel good at these times to be confident in your body when you can play two matches and come back today.”

Evans, who levelled his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with Dimitrov at 3-3, is the first British finalist in Washington since Andy Murray in 2006. He seeks his second ATP Tour title to add to the 2021 Melbourne-2 crown.

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ATP Waszyngton 23: pierwszy finał ATP500.

[9] Daniel Evans d. [5] Grigor Dimitrov 63 76(4)

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O największy tytuł w karierze i rekordowy ranking (#21) gra dziś Dan.

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Evans Hits New Heights With Washington Title

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Ninth seed is first British D.C. champ since Henman in 2003
Daniel Evans won his second ATP Tour title on Sunday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open with a rain-interrupted victory against Tallon Griekspoor. The British 12th seed won his first ATP 500 crown — the biggest triumph of his career — with a 7-5, 6-3 result, fuelled by late surges in each set.

Now 2-2 in tour-level finals, the 33-year-old's Washington run lifted him nine places to No. 21 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings, setting him up for a new career high. The first British man to contest the D.C. final since Andy Murray in 2006, Evans' victory made him the first Briton to win the title since Tim Henman in 2003.

Evans entered the event on a six-match losing streak at tour-level, but he won 10 straight sets on the American hard courts after losing the opener against Gregoire Barrere in the first round. He also knocked out second seed Frances Tiafoe and fifth seed Grigor Dimitrov on the way to the title.

"I wasn't playing very well and I wasn't happy with my game. To do the work I've done and to stick with it and come through is [amazing]," said Evans. "The last game sort of summed up my week. I got out of trouble and it was an amazing week. I really appreciate all the support."


In the final, Evans took his fourth break point of the opening set to win it 7-5, but his momentum was halted at 2-2 in the second set when rain and lightning suspended play for more than 90 minutes.

Asked how he kept his calm during the break, Evans credited his team and gave a glimpse into his camaraderie with his Dutch opponent: "Tallon was in the changing room as well, so it was quite light hearted. It was nice," he said.

When the players returned, the match continued to be played on the Briton's terms, despite Griekspoor's best efforts to dictate with big serves and forehands. Evans finished with 26 winners and just eight unforced errors, winning 16 of his 17 net points in the one-hour, 41-minute match.

He did not face a break point until he saved four in his final service game. Evans fought off one of the Dutchman's break chances with a daring backhand passing shot and clinched victory just before the skies opened again, later delivering his trophy speech under a light drizzle.

Griekspoor was bidding to become the fourth player to win a third tour-level title this season, alongside Carlos Alcaraz (6), Daniil Medvedev (5) and Novak Djokovic (3). Instead, the Pune and 's-Hertogenbosch champion remains one of six players with two singles trophies in 2023. Like Evans, he will also leave D.C. at a new high in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, at World No. 26.

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