Evans aiming for boost on homecoming

IRELAND’S Scott Evans is hoping that his return to home soil can inspire him to a successful run at this weekend’s Yonex Irish International Championships in Lisburn.

Based in Copenhagen since the start of January, the Dublin teenager has seen his world ranking slip from 88 to 95 in recent months after an indifferent spell brought on by the rigours of a long season.

Though his form seemed to return last month when he reached the last eight of the Scottish Open, a fatigued Evans was hugely disappointed to go out in the first round of the Wales Open last weekend.