Daniel Evans helps Britain down Spain to reach knockouts in United Cup

SYDNEY: Daniel Evans booked Team Britain's spot in the City Final of the ongoing United Cup when he clawed past Team Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, here on Sunday.

Evans entered the match with his nation holding a 2-1 lead in the tie. With the pressure on, the 32-year-old delivered to secure Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the tie and top spot in Group D. It will play the winner of Group C in the City Final on Wednesday.

In a physically gruelling encounter, Evans outlasted Ramos-Vinolas at the key moments, using his sliced backhand to great effect to keep the Spaniard pinned deep.

Earlier in the day, Paula Badosa engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat Harriet Dart 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-1 to earn Spain's first match-win at the United Cup. Playing her first match of the season, Badosa fought off leg cramps to reel in Dart and keep Spain in the tie. IANS

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