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Wimbledon 2018 qualifying: Dan Evans beats Ilya Ivashka in straight sets

Britain's Dan Evans won his first-round match at the Wimbledon qualifying event, beating Ilya Ivashka.

Evans, 28, overcame the 24-year-old from Belarus 6-4 6-4 in Roehampton in one hour and 32 minutes.

"I played well and it was a tough match against one of the better guys in the draw," said Evans, who needs two more wins to qualify for the main draw.

Evans, who has served a 12-month ban for taking cocaine, was not awarded a Wimbledon wildcard last week.

The All England Club's decision was said to have been taken on a matter of "principle".