Evans Claims Dramatic Victory in US Open's Longest Match Ever.

Posted 1 months ago

Britain's Dan Evans pulled off an incredible comeback to win the longest match in US Open history, defeating Russia's Karen Khachanov in five hours and 35 minutes.

Dan Evans, 34, made an extraordinary comeback from 4-0 down in the final set to win the longest match in US Open history, defeating Russia's Karen Khachanov 6-7 (6-8) 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-4.

In a dramatic finish, Khachanov saved two match points before hitting the third into the net.

Evans, exhausted but elated, smiled broadly before sinking into his chair. Both players received a standing ovation from the captivated crowd at Flushing Meadows.

"I just tried to keep fighting – at 4-0 I thought I was done," Evans told Sky Sports. "I’ve got a bad headache now. It was a hell of a match. I just want to go to bed."

Earlier, British number ones Katie Boulter and Jack Draper advanced to the second round. Boulter, seeded 31st, recovered from a slow start to defeat Belarusian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich 5-7 6-2 6-1.