Dan Evans exited the US Open after a tough match against Alex de Minaur, losing 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-0, 6-0. Despite his defeat, Evans expressed renewed confidence in his abilities following a remarkable run that included a five-hour upset over 23rd seed Karen Khachanov. Meanwhile, fellow Brit Jack Draper advanced to the fourth round with a straight-sets victory over Botic van de Zandschulp, capitalizing on a wide-open draw after the exits of top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Draper has yet to drop a set in the tournament and is set to face Czech Tomas Machac next. The match results reflect a surprising turn of events at the tournament, as two major contenders fell early, reshaping the competition landscape. Evans' performance has reignited his passion for the sport, while Draper seeks to capitalize on his momentum for a deep tournament run.