GB's Evans out on day one of French Open

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Dan Evans returns a ball against Thanasi Kokkinakis at the French OpenDan Evans has only reached the French Open second round once
Dates: 28 May-11 June Venue: Roland Garros, Paris
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British number two Dan Evans' struggles at the French Open continued as he lost to Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis on the opening day of the tournament.

Evans, seeded 20th, won for the first time at Roland Garros last year, but has now suffered a fifth loss in six first-round matches on the Paris clay.

The 33-year-old lost 6-4 6-4 6-4 against Kokkinakis, who is ranked 108th and received a wildcard.

Only two Britons - Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie - remain in the draw.

With Emma Raducanu injured, there are no British players in the women's singles after seven players lost in qualifying.

More to follow.

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