US Open 2016: Evans through to round two but Watson crashes out
| US Open |
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| Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 29 August-11 September |
| Coverage: Live radio commentary on Radio 5 live sports extra plus live text coverage on the big matches on the BBC Sport website and app. |
Dan Evans beat Rajeev Ram to become the third Briton into the second round of the US Open, but compatriot Heather Watson lost her first-round match.
British number two Evans, 26, won 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-1 to join Kyle Edmund and Johanna Konta in the last 64.
Watson, 24, lost 6-2 7-5 to Dutch qualifier Richel Hogenkamp.
World number 73 Watson, who appeared to be struggling with a back injury, has failed to reach the second round at Flushing Meadows in six attempts.
Watson, the British number two, was in tears after losing the first set in 32 minutes before being massaged by a trainer and given pills by a doctor.
Later on Tuesday there is an all-British tie between Naomi Broady and Laura Robson, before world number two Andy Murray begins his tournament against the Czech Republic’s Lukas Rosol.
Also in action is British number three Aljaz Bedene, who takes on Australian 14th seed Nick Kyrgios.
On Monday, Edmund upset 13th seed Richard Gasquet in straight sets, while world number 14 Konta continued her fine season with a regulation victory over Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
Reaction to follow.