Current British number 1, Dan Evans wanted to prove his qualities against former world number 1, Andy Murray. The Battle of the Brits showed a lot of competition already in the group stage and semifinals just prove the high quality of this tournament.

The Scot had a great start to the match against Evans. He converted 2 of the 4 breakpoint opportunities that he got in the first set and won it comfortably 6-1. However, Evans kept fighting and showed a great level of tennis in the second set.

World no. 28 won 12 out of the first 15 rallies in the second set and got an early 3-0 lead. He then didn't convert any of the 7 breakpoints he got, however, Murray didn't get any breakpoint opportunity in the second set and so Evans won it 6-3.

Similarly to the group stage, also semifinal matches are decided by a super tie-break in the third set. More experienced Scotsman had a better start to the super tie-break. He got the first mini-break and soon got a 4-1 lead. However, Evans fought back again, got two mini-breaks, and enjoyed a 7-5 lead. Murray then broke back, however, he immediately lost his service again and lost the match 6-1, 3-6, 8-10.

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