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Dan Evans reaches main draw in Glasgow on return from drugs ban

Related Topics: Sam Barry, Drug, Glasgow

Britain's Dan Evans continued his comeback from a drugs ban by securing a place in the main draw of the Challenger Tour event in Glasgow, and earning himself an ATP ranking again.

The 27-year-old is in his first event after serving a 12-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine.

Having defeated compatriot Ed Corrie on Saturday, he beat Irish world number 488 Sam Barry 6-4 6-1 to qualify.

Evans was previously ranked as high as 41st in the world.

He was given a wildcard for the event in Glasgow by the Lawn Tennis Association, and has only been back training for two months.