Tennis-Briton Evans stuns Tiafoe, Rune cruises into Queen's second round

Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 16, 2025 Britain's Dan Evans reacts during his round of 32 match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) -Briton Dan Evans upset American seventh seed Frances Tiafoe 7-5 6-2 on Monday to book his place in the last 16 at the Queen's Club Championships.

The 35-year-old, ranked 199th in the world, was handed a wildcard and responded with his first win over a top-20 player since 2023, earning a standing ovation from the crowd when he wrapped up victory in straight sets.