Britain's Dan Evans savoured his four-set US Open victory over Bernard Tomic 17 months after the Australian's father said he was not good enough to practise with the Australian.
Evans' fairytale of New York continued as he built on three qualifying victories and a first-round win over 11th seed Kei Nishikori to recover from a set and a break down to defeat Tomic 1-6 6-3 7-6 (7/4) 6-3.
Evans, who had never won more than one match in qualifying at a Grand Slam before arriving at Flushing Meadows, revealed last year at the Masters tournament in Miami he had been due to practise with Tomic only to be told to leave by the Aussie's father John.
Evans celebrates his victory against Tomic
It was not something the 23-year-old from Birmingham had forgotten.
"I was there playing qualies," said Evans. "His dad sort of fobbed me off and said I wasn't good enough to practise with him. I remembered that.
"We went to practise, it was all booked. I got to the court. His dad said, 'No, no, he's a qualifier, I'm not hitting with you.' It was a bit embarrassing."
Evans beats Tomic
2013 US Open - Day 4(01 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain shakes hands at the net with Bernard Tomic of Australia after their men's singles second round match on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(02 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain shakes hands at the net with Bernard Tomic of Australia after their men's singles second round match on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(03 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain celebrates a point during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(04 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain smiles after winning his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(05 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain smiles after winning his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(06 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(07 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(08 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain celebrates winning his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(09 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain celebrates a point during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(10 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain returns a shot during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(11 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(12 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain celebrates a point during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(13 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain returns a shot during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(14 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(15 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain reacts during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(16 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: A line judge watches Daniel Evans of Great Britain as he lies on the court after falling during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(17 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia serves during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(18 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain serves during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(19 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain reacts during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(20 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a backhand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(21 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain returns a shot during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(22 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(23 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia serves during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(24 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(25 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia walks off court following his defeat in the men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(26 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia walks off court following his defeat in the men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(27 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain serves during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(28 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia plays a backhand during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(29 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(30 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia serves during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(31 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain celebrates winning his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(32 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain celebrates a point during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(33 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia serves during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(34 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(35 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia walks off court following his defeat in his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(36 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain signs autographs for fans after winning his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(37 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(38 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts as he walks off court following his defeat in the men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(39 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain signs autographs for fans after winning his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(40 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia changes his racquet during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(41 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia plays a backhand during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(42 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(43 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia plays a backhand during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(44 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(45 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(46 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(47 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(48 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(49 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(50 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(51 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(52 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(53 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a forehand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(54 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain serves during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(55 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Daniel Evans of Great Britain plays a backhand during his men's singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 US Open - Day 4(56 of56)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Bernard Tomic of Australia plays a backhand during his men's singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Four of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Evans, full of confidence after winning 12 of his previous 14 matches, was the player showing aggression and taking the game to Tomic, who is ranked 127 places higher at 52.
Next up for Evans is 19th seed Tommy Robredo while victory there would more than likely set up a fourth-round match against Roger Federer, with whom he practised yesterday.