Evans Defeated in Zagreb

Dan Evans fell at the final hurdle on his quest for a maiden ATP Tour final as he lost in three sets to World number 12, Tommy Haas.

Having already upset Philipp Kohlschreiber and Jan Hajek on route, the British number two was aiming to add Haas to his list of scalps.

After claiming the first set 7-5, it looked like Evans had a real chance of advancing to the final in Zagreb. However experience ultimately conquered, the veteran German winning the next two sets 6-4 6-3 to progress.

Nevertheless, Evans will be extremely pleased with his performance in Croatia, which will see him rise around 20 places in the rankings to 124 after becoming the first British man in three years, aside from Andy Murray, to advance to the semi-finals of an ATP Tour tournament.

His upwards movement in the rankings comes just a week after James Ward also increased 19 places to 156th.

In the final Haas will meet Marin CIlic after the Croatian overcame qualifier Bjorn Phau 6-3 6-4 to reach his fourth final in Zagreb.

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Evans Advances to Semi-Final

British number two Dan Evans battled through a three set match with German Philipp Kohlschreiber to cement his place in his maiden ATP Tour semi-final.

After being dropped from last week's Davis Cup, Evans was eager to prove himself and has taken full advantage of his lucky loser spot at this weeks Zagreb Indoors.

After losing in the final round of qualifying to Bjorn Phau, Evans was reinstated into the tournament after Radek Stepanek withdrew from injury.

Evans made the most of his lucky break, defeating Jan Hajek in his first round match before overcoming Michael Berrer in a third set tie-break in the next.

His quarter-final upset of Philipp Kohlschreiber is one of the finest results in his career so far and sets him up on a semi-final date with the 35-year-old veteran, Tommy Haas.

Evans successfully overcame Kohlschreiber in three sets, winning 6-4 2-6 6-4 and the victory will see him rise as high as 124th in the rankings.

In the other semi-final Marin Cilic will take on qualifier Bjorn Phau as both completed easy two set victories to progress.

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