Alternating current

One day I'm on drugs, one day I'm depressed, one day I win Washington losing a short set... Hello, it's Daniel Evans!

On alternating current, that's an understatement. After his title in Washington, the Neanderthal-looking British made two firsts before making a decent US Open and an over-motivated Davis Cup. Even if we know how much these few days spent with colleagues ardently defending one's country are generally a sign of trust, it would be wrong not to be wary with Evans. His very latest results seem to be explained by a variable level of motivation, even if it is true that he is (finally) able to play at his highest level again. Against Arthur Fils, his last match, he seemed cornered until trailing 6/3 3/1. Then, a passing pass, a break point exploited, a hell of grinta supported by 13,000 spectators, and here homo erectus is back in the game. That's the strength of these British guys when you think about it (Murray, Norrie, Draper...). Now he hits a bone. Roman Safiullin is in his tournament, and he is comfortable on indoor hard courts. His sense of realism, his Russian coldness and his motivation may be higher than Evans in this type of tournament rather bodes well. He has an aggressive game so as not to get bogged down by the British malice. The only doubt: maintain this level throughout the match. Because if you leave a single gap for Evans, he will rush into it.