Dan Evans Criticizes Rival Davidovich Over Canadian Open Early Start

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina expressed frustration with the ATP over the scheduling of his Canadian Open match, which was set for 11am while other matches started later. He criticized the ATP for not accommodating players' needs, citing the early start time forcing him to wake up very early after staying an hour away from the venue, and pointed out that requests for rescheduling were denied due to ticket and TV sales. In response, British tennis player Dan Evans harshly criticized Davidovich Fokina's complaints, calling them "pathetic" and urging him to "wake up and play," highlighting that many people work early hours without issue. Evans emphasized a tough mentality in sport, criticizing players who complain about conditions and insisting that physical challenges are part of tennis. The clash has sparked reactions among tennis fans, some praising Evans for his straightforward stance. This incident highlights ongoing tensions about player scheduling and conditions in professional tennis tournaments.