French Open finalist Ruud crashes out of Queen's grass-court event

French Open finalist Casper Ruud crashed out of the Queen's grass-court tournament on Tuesday, beaten by British unknown Ryan Peniston in straight sets.

The 26-year-old Peniston, playing in his first ATP Tour main draw, won two tie-breaks to beat the world number five 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/2).

Norwegian Ruud, a clay-court specialist, struggled with his timing throughout and also needed treatment on a hip after taking a tumble on the baseline.

Peniston, ranked 180th in the world, won five points in a row on his way to taking the first-set tie-break, not long after Ruud had slipped on set point.

Ruud took another tumble early in the second set but broke Peniston for the first time for 4-3, only for the home hope to hit straight back before completing the job in another tie-break.

Fairytale stuff ??The moment @ryanhpen got his first-ever ATP win against World No. 5 Ruud at Queen's!#cinchChampionships pic.twitter.com/JmvLzcIevg

Peniston, who has a Wimbledon wild card, survived cancer as a baby before going on to join the professional tennis ranks after learning his trade in France and at the University of Memphis.

"I can't really believe it, it feels like a dream," he said. I didn't get much sleep last night, it doesn't feel real.

"I've been playing well. Obviously Casper is an unreal player, he did so well at the French Open so I knew it was a tough ask, but you have to step on the court knowing you've got a chance to win. So, that's what I did."

When he was just one year old Peniston was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft-tissue cancer, and needed surgery and chemotherapy as well as regular check-ups for years afterwards.

"It was definitely a difficult start to my life," he said. "I don't remember much. But for my parents and my