‘You don't notice anything' – Brit Wimbledon stars caught in furious dispute on live TV over dark arts
The Brummie had to give himself a second-set talking too after a troublesome start but still saw off compatriot Jay Clarke 6-1 7-5 6-2 in straight sets.
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Dan Evan celebrates beating Jay Clarke on Court 12
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Clarke vented to the chair umpire
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Evans, 35, smirked as Clarke complained
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His opponent had a few grumbles for the umpire over
Clarke, the British No6, hit out at the umpire saying: "You don't notice anything."
Evans should have the chance to put his 100 per cent record against seven-time champ Novak Djokovic on the line in the second round - with the Serb playing this evening.
The 35-year-old
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After being handed a wildcard entry to the Championships, a show court meeting with Djokovic would be quite the reward.
Evans said: "It was amazing.
"It has been tough but I played really well today and I got through the other side.
"I just wanted to win to get a shot at Novak.
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"I had so many friends here today to just enjoy today, whatever happened, happened.
"Today meant everything. That is one of the top, top wins in my career.
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"I would love to be on Centre, that is all I ask. To get a chance to play Novak, it would be really nice to play Novak at the latter end of his career and I'd give it a good go.
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"Because it is here it is really special to be here in England against the greatest of all time."
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