Instead of the delicate racket tap that has replaced handshakes since the pandemic, Edmund struck the frame of Evans’ racquet with deliberate force. Be very careful mate.” When he returned to his box, his team-mate Heather Watson suggested Edmund was joking, but Evans was having none …
28 Dan Evans took exception to the way a disappointed Kyle Edmund approached the gesture as he beat his countryman 6-4 6-4 at the Battle of the Brits this morning (AEDT).“It brings live and competitive tennis to the fans in the absence of major events at this time of the year.”“Be very careful, Kyle. Evans reacted ominously: “Be very careful, Kyle,” he said. Tennis player Dan Evans (pictured right) took exception to Kyle Edmund's (pictured left) 'handshake' at the end of their match in the 'Battle of the Brits' tournament. By the end Konta looked like a completely different player, commanding the baseline as she secured an encouraging win.“It was nothing,” said Edmund afterwards.
From the opening game, both punctuated their victorious points with loud cheers, seemingly determined to silence the other.The Battle of the Brits came alive on Tuesday evening as Dan Evans outclassed Kyle Edmund 6-4, 6-4 to win a spicy duel at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton. Andy Murray, who is only competing in the doubles, lost 4-6, 6-4 (10-8) with partner Burrage to Joe Salisbury and Emma Raducanu.A month after Evans ousted Edmund to little fanfare in the first Battle of the Brits, the second edition was a testament to the power of crowds. “He just teed my fucking racket” he said.After confounding Edmund with low slices and successful forays to the net, it was Evans who earned the final roar and he did not waste it. It was more like, at the end of the match, touching the racket. I thought in both matches I was in a good mindset, but especially today I just kept giving myself the best chance for my level to get better.” Source:Twitter. Edmund’s racket tapping technique was a little too aggressive for Evans and he told his rival: “Be very careful, Kyle. Surrounded only by their teammates, the pride of the top two male British players came to the fore. “I think more than anything, I think I just gave myself a chance to start playing better. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images for Battle Of The Brits The Battle of … Dan Evans wasn't impressed with Kyle Edmund. Dan Evans celebrates after beating Kyle Edmund 6-4, 6-4 at the National Tennis Centre.
Battle of the Brits is a team event featuring the UK’s top male and female players at London’s National Tennis Centre. “Be very careful mate.”“It’s going to take time,” said Konta. Having not competed since early March, the difference in match sharpness between Konta and her rivals was as evident as in her loss to Jodie Burrage on the opening day. Dan Evans and Kyle Edmund, British No 1 and No 2, ended up having dinner after their clash at the net which has exemplified the surprisingly feisty spirit at the Battle of the Brits team event. Earlier in the day, Johanna Konta took an important step forward by recovering to defeat Katie Boulter 2-6, 7-6 (5), 10-6.In the battle between two of the best British female players, only the tennis was dramatic. “He said he misinterpreted it. 88.3k Followers, 351 Following, 440 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Kyle Edmund (@kyle.edmund) We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. He just teed my racquet.
Konta quickly fell a double break down at 6-2, 3-0, but just as Boulter seemed to be rolling to victory, Konta reeled off five consecutive games as she finally found her range.
Dan Evans and Kyle Edmund rub: "Be careful, my friend!" It’s the brainchild of doubles star Jamie Murray, the brother of three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray.Each match is worth a certain amount of points as two teams of 13 go head-to-head.“We want to bring the best British players together, men and women, in one event to showcase the best of British talent,” Jamie Murray said.World No. Farah’s Tokyo 2020 plans have been shelved, with the distance runner admitting relief after last week’s Olympic cancellation, while Edmund has seen Wimbledon perish. Be very careful mate,” Evans told Edmund before returning to his team, where he complained again.After outclassing the 25-year-old in straight sets, Evans’ good mood was soured when he accused his opponent of hitting his racquet too hard.Technically, stars can’t actually shake hands at the net anymore because of coronavirus and the post-match ritual has been replaced with a racquet tap — but that still leaves room for tempers to boil over.Like everything else in the world, tennis looks a lot different amid a global pandemic but one thing that hasn’t changed is salty players showing their frustration at the end-of-match handshake.Reacting to the spat on Twitter, tennis writer Tumaini Carayol said: “I thought no proper handshakes would rob us of some essential drama, but Kyle Edmund just moodily hit Evans’ racquet a bit too hard.”Handshakes may have been replaced with racquet taps in tennis but bad blood still boiled over between two very competitive countrymen.Dan Evans fired up at Kyle Edmund as handshakes are replaced with racquet taps.“Did you see what he did to my racquet?