Dan Evans Wins Longest U.S. Open Match

Dan Evans made history by winning the longest match in US Open history, defeating Karen Khachanov in a grueling five-hour and 35-minute contest that ended with a score of 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4. Despite trailing 0-4 in the final set, Evans rallied to win the last six games, showcasing remarkable resilience and stamina. He admitted to significant physical discomfort afterward, stating, 'I was hurting all over really,' and expressed his reluctance to endure such an ordeal again. This victory marked a significant turnaround for Evans, who had not won a tour match since March and was ranked as low as No. 184. He now prepares to face Argentine Mariano Navone in the next round, looking to recover from the physically demanding match. The previous US Open record was held by Stefan Edberg and Michael Chang, who played for 5 hours and 26 minutes in 1992.