Overview

• Evans, ranked 199th, claimed a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Frances Tiafoe in the first round of the Queen’s Club Championships.
• The win was his first over a top-20 opponent since October 2023 and marked only his second grass-court triumph against a top-20 player.
• He entered on a wildcard after spending the season on the Challenger circuit and made history kicking off play on the Andy Murray Arena.
• British number three Cameron Norrie was upset by Czech teenager Jakub Mensik 7-6(6), 1-6, 6-1 in the opening round.
• Fourth seed Holger Rune advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Christopher O’Connell to join Evans in the second round.