Tennis News Update: Dan Evans Stumbles at Grand Prix Hassan II, Britons Struggle in European Tournaments
British tennis player Dan Evans faced a setback at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakesh, Morocco, as he lost in straight sets to the defending champion, Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena. Evans, who was seeded third in the clay-court tournament, fell to a 6-4 7-6 (7-3) defeat.
The world number 42, Evans, has struggled to find consistent form in the 2024 season, winning just three of his 10 matches so far. This latest loss marks his inability to secure back-to-back wins on the ATP Tour.
In another European tournament, fellow Briton Jan Choinski was defeated by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the last 16 of the Estoril Open in Portugal. Choinski lost 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 to the Polish player.
Elsewhere, Tunisian world number six Ons Jabeur suffered a 6-3 1-6 6-3 loss to American Danielle Collins at the Charleston Open in the United States. Collins, who plans to retire at the end of the season, is fresh off winning the prestigious Miami Open just days ago. She will now face compatriot Sloane Stephens in the last 16 of the clay-court tournament.
In a positive result for the Americans, Jessie Pegula booked her quarter-final place at the Charleston Open with a victory over Poland’s Magda Linette.
The ongoing clay-court swing of the tennis season continues to provide thrilling matches and unexpected results as players strive to find their form and cement their positions in the rankings.
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