Evans US win – A Historic Victory in the US Open
The US Open has witnessed its fair share of thrilling matches, but Dan Evans‘ comeback win over Karen Khachanov will be etched in the memories of tennis fans for years to come. Evans, who had only won four ATP Tour matches this year going into the US Open, produced an astonishing comeback to win the longest match in US Open history, beating Khachanov in five hours and 35 minutes. The 34-year-old Briton was 4-0 down in the decider but somehow found the mental and physical strength to win 6-7 (6-8) 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-4.
Evans’ Road to Victory
The match was a testament to Evans’ perseverance and determination. Despite being out of form this season, he battled valiantly in sweltering conditions to secure a victory that will live long in the memory. Evans’ appeared to be running out of steam as Khachanov threatened to move 5-0 ahead in the decider, but he held off three break points and reduced the deficit to 4-3. The Briton fed off the support of a raucous crowd to earn a victory that will be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history.
“I just tried to keep fighting – at 4-0 I thought I was out,” 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.” Evans’ win is a reward for his perseverance, and his generosity to Andy Murray, whom he partnered with in the doubles at the Paris Olympics. “I’ve had a horrible year. I knew I had put the work in but not enough because I was a bit hurt,” Evans added.
British Tennis on the Rise
Evans’ win is not an isolated incident; British tennis is on the rise. Fellow Britons Katie Boulter and Jack Draper also moved into the second round of the US Open, marking a new era for British tennis. Boulter, seeded 31st, fought back from an edgy start to win 5-7 6-2 6-1 against Belarusian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Draper, 22, cruised through when Chinese number one Zhang Zhizhen retired with a knee injury as the Briton led 6-3 6-0 4-0.
Boulter has leapt up the rankings after a strong 18 months, and is now aiming to reach the second week of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. “There are always going to be moments where you’re arriving late at a tournament or rushing around or changing surface,” said Boulter, who reached the third round last year. “Those things can definitely throw you off. But it is important to stay realistic in these moments.” Boulter goes on to play Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the second round on Thursday.
A New Era for Men’s Tennis
The post-Murray era is beginning, and Jack Draper is being touted as the successor to the Scot’s mantle. Draper has long been seen as Britain’s greatest hope at the top end of the men’s game, and his recent win in the US Open is a testament to his talent. Having won his first ATP title in Stuttgart in June, the left-hander is aiming to go even further on the sport’s biggest stages. “I could see he was struggling a bit and tried to grab a game at a time,” said Draper, who reached the fourth round last year in a career-best performance.
The young Briton dominated his service games in a confident start, taking advantage of the towering Zhang’s fitness issues. Breaking for a 3-2 lead put him charge of the opening set and, with Zhang twice needing treatment, he remained focused to win 13 of the final 14 games.
A Review of Evans’ Match
The Evans-Khachanov match will go down in history as one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history. Here are the match stats:
• Time of play: 5 hours and 35 minutes
• Games won by Evans: 121
• Games won by Khachanov: 120
• First serves in by Evans: 106
• First serves in by Khachanov: 107
Evans’ victory has earned him a place in the history books, and the young Briton will be looking to build on this win in the future.
A Look at the British Tennis Players
Here is a review of the British tennis players who are competing in the US Open:
• Dan Evans – 34 years old, ranked 193 in the world
• Katie Boulter – 26 years old, ranked 33 in the world
• Jack Draper – 22 years old, ranked 43 in the world
• Emma Raducanu – 21 years old, ranked 80 in the world
These players are leading the charge for British tennis, and their performances in the US Open will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.
A Comparison of Evans’ Year
Here is a comparison of Evans’ year so far:
• 2023
+ Wins: 5
+ Losses: 16
+ Tournament appearances: 14
+ Finals appearances: 0
• 2022
+ Wins: 21
+ Losses: 15
+ Tournament appearances: 24
+ Finals appearances: 1
Evans’ win in the US Open has been a highlight of his year, but he still has a long way to go to match his performances from last year.
Evans’ victory in the US Open is a testament to his determination and perseverance. The young Briton has shown that he has what it takes to compete with the best players in the world, and his win will be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history.