Brendan Evans defeated Jim Thomas 6-2 6-7 6-4 in the Newport qualifying round of 16 on grass. The result followed the form book — Brendan Evans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Brendan Evans extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Evans B. came through in three sets.
Brendan Evans beat Jim Thomas 6-2 6-7(5) 6-4. Umpiry, "Brendan Evans vs Jim Thomas — Newport Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-07-05/evans-vs-thomas-newport-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 5 July 2008).