Dan Evans knocked out by Kei Nishikori in second round at Indian Wells

Updated 12/03/2017 at 21:19 GMT

Dan Evans was knocked out by Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-4 in the second round at Indian Wells on a disappointing weekend for Brits.

Dan Evans of Great Britain shows his dejection against Kei Nishikori of Japan in their second round match during day seven of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 12, 2017 in Indian Wells, California. Clive Brunskill/Getty

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World number one Andy Murray suffered a surprise defeat to Vasek Pospisil on Saturday evening and Evans and Johanna Konta were both knocked out on Sunday.

Things started well for Evans as he broke in the opening game but Nishikori responded and quickly took control of the set, which was wrapped up in 42 minutes.

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Evans battled hard in the second set but Nishikori always looked in control and despite some breaks from both players the world number five took the match.

In the next round Nishikori will face Gilles Muller.