Dan Evans beats Egor Gerasimov to reach Qatar Open last 16
Britain's Dan Evans reached the last 16 of the Qatar Open with a straight-set win over Egor Gerasimov.
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Heather Watson knocked out in straight sets by Tamara Zidansek; Dan Evans through after opponent withdraws
Heather Watson has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the second round after losing to Tamara Zidansek 7-6(4) 6-4 on Melbourne Park. The world No 94 was looking to progress to the third time since 2013 and overcame Egypt's Mayer Sherif in the first round, but she could not find a way past the No 29 seed who progresses after one hour and 48 minutes . Ad/> Momentum swung both ways in the first set as both players broke each other's serve.
Evans through to third round after Rinderknech wrist injury
MELBOURNE : Britain's Dan Evans progressed to the third round of the Australian Open on a walkover on Thursday following the withdrawal of Arthur Rinderknech.
Australian Open: Dan Evans into last 32 as opponent Arthur Rinderknech withdraws
Dan Evans has been given a bye to the third round of the Australian Open after opponent Arthur Rinderknech withdrew.