Philip Studd
Davis Cup commentator

There's no question that Evans has picked himself up from the disappointment from seeing the first set getting away from him, after such a competitive opening.

Tenacity to burn.

Philip Studd
Davis Cup commentator

This is such a composed display from Etcheverry thus far. Evans again threatening in that game, Argentina holding firm.

Colin Fleming
Former British tennis player

[Evans has] got it, he's found the corner. A rare occasion where Etcheverry very untidy at the net. He didn't catch this volley cleanly and he just left it hanging in the middle of the court. A nice little nudge from Evans to find the space, maybe the door just ajar here for Evans to flip the momentum.

There's not much Dan Evans can do other than stand and watch Tomas Martin Etcheverry winners whiz by.

He somehow pulls himself level to 30-30, though, nicking the back corner of the court with a perfectly placed forehand.

But again, Etcheverry recovers, landing two big hits to level the set at 2-2.

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Philip Studd
Davis Cup commentator

Evans remains keyed up to put it mildly, another important hold for him as he looks to work his way back into contention.

Nice work from Dan Evans as he wrongfoots his opponent with a brilliant backhand slice down the line.

A failed drop shot from Tomas Martin Etcheverry helps the Briton along, and after watching a sizzling backhand winner from his opponent pass by, Evans gets the hold and lets out a massive roar.

There's no getting past the looming figure of Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the net.

The Argentine speeds through the first three points and a bit of luck gets him over the line, with a net cord shot trickling over to Dan Evans' side of the net.

Philip Studd
Davis Cup commentator

A big 'come on' from Dan Evans and we know that his competitive instincts will continue to burn brightly, even though at the moment he's being outplayed.

That's an important morale-boosting hold at the start of this second set.

That's a crucial hold for Dan Evans. The Briton fights back from 15-30 down to hold and avoids losing a sixth successive game.

This incredible point was definitely the highlight of that first set, but that's as far as the celebrations went for Dan Evans.

Philip Studd
Davis Cup commentator

Cries of 'let's go Evo' reverberating around the Manchester Arena. Tomas Martin Etcheverry showing in that opening set that he's going nowhere.

He could have folded in the face of the relentless pressure being applied in that pivotal fourth game but he saved the four break points and from that moment on, he took control.

Colin Fleming
Former British tennis player

Well, what a brilliant set of tennis. A real battle early on, the first four games, in fact the fourth game was pivotal. Etcheverry, 65% of first serves gone in, he's won 79%, it's no surprise, it's huge serving. His second last serve of the set was 142mph/h, his second ace.

Utter dominance from Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who effortlessly swats away winners at the net before landing a bruising ace.

Dan Evans can't find the court on the next point and that's the first set wrapped up.

Missed opportunities there for the British number five. He can't afford to make the same mistakes in this second set.

Colin Fleming
Former British tennis player

Well the significance of that extended fourth game so apparent. Etcheverry hasn't lost a game since.

Philip Studd
Davis Cup commentator

It's long, Tomas Martin Etcheverry in complete control now of this opening set, the comfort of a double break advantage and a 5-2 lead, he'll be serving for a one set to love lead.

More frustration for Dan Evans, who fires long.

Tomas Martin Etcheverry will serve for the set to hand Argentina an early advantage in this Davis Cup tie.

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After finding himself 0-30 down, Dan Evans makes a couple of runs to the net to dispatch two big winners.

But the Briton threatens to smash his racquet on the next point after finding the fence and handing his opponent another break point opportunity.

Colin Fleming
Former British tennis player

This is going to be a real test of Evans' body, mind, of course his game. He's going to need this Manchester crowd to help try and help carry him through.

Philip Studd
Davis Cup commentator

Etcheverry backs up the break, yet another protracted exchange and he comes out on top. I'm sure Evans will be thinking back to those break opportunities he had in the fourth game.

Tomas Martin Etcheverry is on a roll. He backs up the break with a hold to 15, lifting a clenched fist towards his team as Dan Evans goes wide.