But having pulled Singh fiercely through mid-wicket, he quickly added a sumptuous cover drive.

BBC: England facing follow-on at Oval

Soderling only made the elite eight-man tournament after Andy Roddick pulled out through injury but took his chance with both hands as he brushed aside Nadal 6-4 6-4 before a stunned crowd at the O2 Arena.

CNN: Swede Soderling brushes aside Nadal