World number 277 Daniel Evans has pulled off another shock in the second round of the Aegon Championships at Queen's by overcoming experienced Finn Jarkko Nieminen 6-4 6-7 6-4.
The Brit broke his Finnish opponent in his opening service game, before holding to move into a 2-0 lead. Nieminen improved as the set developed, but it remained on serve as Evans moved into a one-set lead.
Both players lost one service game in the second set as it headed for a tie-break, which was eventually won 8-6 by Nieminen to set up a third and final set.
It was the Finn that took control at 1-1, breaking before serving himself into a 3-1 lead. However, Evans responded with successive breaks in the latter stages to secure a surprise spot in the next round.
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Matt Law
Matt Law
