Australian Open 2021 - Dan Evans gets both code and time violations for foul-mouthed response

There was drama out on Court 8 on Tuesday during the all-British match between Dan Evans and Cam Norrie. Evans, the 30th seed, was not happy with the umpire at the beginning of the second set and ended up receiving two warnings within the space of a few seconds in the 2021 Australian Open first round.

Daniel Evans of Great Britain reacts in his Men's Singles first round match against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain during day two of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park

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Dan Evans, when locked in a brutal tussle with fellow Brit Cam Norrie, got two warnings within seconds from the umpire during their Australian Open clash.

Evans was on serve and had been taken to an extended deuce in a long service game that had already passed the five-minute mark when he let his temper get the better of him.

The 30th seed stood at the back of the court in the Melbourne sun and held his towel over his face as he attempted to compose himself - unsuccessfully.

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But he then boiled over and let rip at the umpire. He was immediately given a code violation for his foul language.

"Stop saying f***ing that!" Evans yelled.

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Evans gets both code and time violations for foul-mouthed response

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After receiving the code violation, he added: "It's not that simple!"

The umpire then proceeded to give him a time violation as the still fuming Evans stood on the service line trying to gather himself.

Evans, clearly still raging, finally got back down to serve and the match continued.

Norrie prevailed with a 6-4 4-6 6-4 7-5 victory and could end up facing Rafael Nadal in the third round.

Highlights: Norrie overcomes Evans in all-British clash

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