US Open tennis 2021 - Dan Evans downs Thiago Monteiro in four sets to reach second round at Flushing Meadows
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Updated 30/08/2021 at 18:51 GMT
At one stage it looked as if it might be tough but by the end it was comfortable for the 24th seed as he booked his place in the second round at Flushing Meadows. Evans won't face a seeded player in the second round and will be confident of making it into the third round as he looks for a good showing.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Dan Evans of Great Britain reacts against Thiago Monteiro of Brazil during their men's singles first round match on Day One of the 2021 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2021 in the Flushi
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Dan Evans has become the first Brit through to the second round of the 2021 US Open after beating Brazilian Thiago Monteiro in four sets 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-1.
Evans took the opening set 6-3 but Monteiro levelled up through a tiebreak.
However after that Evans stepped up his game and took the final two sets 6-4, 6-1 to book his place into the second round.
Evans, the 24th seed, will fancy his chance of making it through to the third round as he will face the winner of Marcos Giron and Antoine Hoang.
Evans’ compatriot Andy Murray is in action later on Monday but Johanna Konta has had to pull out.
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