Prophet Challenger Series: Dan Evans through at Indian Wells

England's Dan Evans advanced to the second round of the Oracle Challenger Series at Indian Wells subsequent to thumping out American Maxime Cressy.

Evans, who passed up his first ATP title at the Delray Beach Open on Sunday, won 6-4 7-5 in California.

The 28-year-old has moved to 105 on the planet subsequent to returning last April from a one-year boycott for testing positive for cocaine.

Then, British number three Heather Watson went out in the ladies' occasion.

She lost 6-4 7-6 (7-4) to China's Han Xinyun.