Dan Evans advanced to the final of the Citi Open by defeating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in Washington.
The British second-ranked player outplayed his Bulgarian counterpart with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (4) in a match lasting under two hours. This victory sets up a final showdown with Tallon Griekspoor from the Netherlands.
Despite facing a power disadvantage, Evans showcased a composed and flawless performance, while Dimitrov struggled with errors. The world number 20 managed to hit 24 winners compared to Evans’ nine, but his game faltered with 30 unforced errors.
Notably, Evans becomes the first British player to reach the final in Washington since Andy Murray accomplished the feat in 2006.
On the other hand, Griekspoor battled back from a set down in his semifinal encounter against American Taylor Fritz, as the world number 37 aims for his third title of the season.