Paris, May 21 -- Dan Evans beat fellow Briton Billy Harris in the first round of French Open qualifying to move a step closer to the main draw.
The 34-year-old Evans fought back from 5-2 down in the first set to beat Harris 7-5 6-3 here on
Tuesday.
Fran Jones also progressed in the women's competition, but Heather Watson's hopes of contesting an 11th French Open are over.
Watson lost 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 to Australian Daria Saville, but Jones will face Japan's Mai Hontama in the second qualifying round after defeating Croatia's Lea Boskovic 6-2 6-3.
Jan Choinski exited in the opening round of men's qualifying, losing 6-4 7-6 (7-5) to Italian Giulio Zeppieri, the BBC reported.
Players have to come through three qualifying rounds to reach the m...