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Harris secures British win on Davis Cup debut

Updated 20 minutes ago

Debutant Billy Harris and veteran Dan Evans ensured Great Britain's quest to reach the Davis Cup knockout stage started strongly - even without the rested Jack Draper.

Harris and Evans won their singles matches in straight sets in the best-of-three Group D tie against Finland.

Evans, 34, prevailed 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 against 703rd-ranked Eero Vasa to put the hosts 1-0 ahead in Manchester.

That meant late bloomer Harris, who used to drive to low-level tournaments in a van before earning his first ATP Tour win last year, had the chance to clinch victory for Britain.