Andrey Kuznetsov defeats David Ferrer in Wimbledon epic

The seventh seed was the overwhelming favourite heading into the contest, with 111 places separating the two in the ATP world rankings.

However, it was Kuznetsov - ranked 118 - who dug deep to secure a 6-7 (5-7) 6-0 3-6 6-3 6-2 triumph on court number two.

Ferrer had been a doubt heading into the third Grand Slam of the season due to a stomach problem which forced him to withdraw from the Topshelf Open.

The Spaniard was certainly well below his usual high standard and Kuznetsov made him pay with a fine performance in which he hit 77 winners.

Kuznetsov, who needed over three hours to secure the win, was given a warm reception by spectators as he was left to celebrate his first win over a top-10 player.

It marks the first time the Russian has gone beyond round two at SW19, and he now meets Leonardo Mayer in round three.