Evans provides another bright spot for Britain

Evans has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance in the past year, climbing more than 650 places up the world rankings since dropping to 772nd in May 2015.

Questions were raised about the Birmingham player's commitment to the sport when he did not turn up to a Futures event, while he also struggled with a knee injury.

But he has rediscovered his fitness and form in the past 12 months, helping Great Britain win the Davis Cup and claiming three ATP Challenger titles.

Now he has been further rewarded with his first win in the men's singles at Wimbledon.

With just five places between Evans and world number 86 Struff in the rankings, it was not surprising to see a tight match on court 18.

Evans took the first set before the pair traded tie-break wins, then the Briton shook off an injury scare in the fourth to secure his progress to huge acclaim.

"It was a good one, tough one," said Evans. "I really enjoyed it, every part of the match, even the second set. It was good to get the win in the end, get another Brit through."