Tennis news - Dan Evans scalps John Isner to reach Delray Beach final

Updated 24/02/2019 at 16:02 GMT

Dan Evans shocked world number nine John Isner in the Delray Beach last four to reach his first final since serving a 12-month ban for cocaine.

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The qualifier, who has largely played Challenger events since returning in April 2018, recovered from losing the first set to come through 3-6 6-2 6-3 in 92 minutes.

He will meet an unseeded player in the final, with Rabu Albot lying in wait. The Romanian beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-0 6-0.

Evans’ career looked in turmoil after he received a suspension following his positive drugs test, but he has mounted a fine revival and will break into the world’s top 100 with victory in Sunday’s final.

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His scalp list in Florida also includes third seed Frances Tiafoe and sixth seed Andreas Seppi, while he came through two rounds of qualifiers to make the main draw.

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