Miyazaki edges all-British battle on busy day at Surbiton

Lily Miyazaki triumphed in the battle of the Brits to stun Jodie Burrage and progress to the last 16 on a thrilling day of action at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The duo are both coached by Craig Veal, but it was the lower-ranked Miyazaki — who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme — who triumphed in the south-west London sunshine. Ad The British No.7 beat her friend-turned-rival — who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme — 6-3 2-6 4-6 to set up a mouth-watering match against fellow compatriot Eden Silva.

TennisMaia Lumsden believes tough Surbiton test will stand her in good steadA MINUTE AGO Earlier in the day, Harriet Dart showed huge heart to battle back from a set down and beat Magali Kempen to book her place in the last 16. The British No.4, who is also supported by the LTA's PSP Programme, was on the back foot after losing the first set to her Belgian rival but showed remarkable spirit to win the game 6-2 4-6 3-6. Elsewhere, Emily Webley-Smith suffered a straight sets loss at the hands of Elizabeth Mandlik.

The American stormed to a convincing 6-3 6-0 victory to book her place in the round of 16. Naiktha Bains also suffered a defeat, losing 6-3 6-4 to Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer. The British No.9 fought hard to stay in the match but eventually fell to the world No.89.

Seventh seed Oceane Dodin defeated Maia Lumsden 7-5 3-6 6-3 after a closely-fought contest. The 25-year-old from Glasgow looked like she had grabbed a foothold in the match after pushing Dodin to the limit in the first set before winning the second. But her French rival regrouped and took the third set to advance.