FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP Cup - Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia - January 9, 2020 Britain's Dan Evans celebrates winning his Quarter Final singles match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Edgar Su
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Dan Evans, urged to "miss a few meals" earlier this month by Britain captain Tim Henman, patted his stomach after completing a brave five-set comeback win over American Mackenzie McDonald to reach the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.
The 30th seed's fitness was under the spotlight pre-tournament after Henman's light-hearted jibe but Evans had enough in the tank to overhaul McDonald 3-6 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 on Court 14 at Melbourne Park.
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