Dan Evans Outlasts Khachanov in Record-Breaking US Open Match

Dan Evans won the longest match in US Open history since the introduction of tiebreakers, defeating Karen Khachanov in 5 hours, 35 minutes. Evans rallied to win the final six games of the fifth set, securing victory in a marathon effort despite trailing 4-0 initially.

In a historic feat, Dan Evans emerged victorious in the longest match at the US Open since the introduction of tiebreakers, overcoming Karen Khachanov in a grueling 5-hour, 35-minute showdown. Evans, unsure of the set count mid-game, managed to turn the tide despite trailing 4-0 in the decisive fifth set. The concluding point encapsulated the match’s intensity with a 22-shot rally.

Breaking the previous record of 5 hours, 26 minutes set by Stefan Edberg against Michael Chang in 1992, Evans battled physical strain, evidenced by his frequent attempts to ease discomfort by resting his hands on his knees and grabbing his lower legs. The British player, who has faced a challenging 2024 season, highlighted his resilience in a game spanning 68, 67, 72, 67, and 61-minute sets.

Evans' win advanced him to the second round to face Mariano Navone of Argentina. Reflecting on the marathon match, the 34-year-old expressed his hope not to endure such an exhausting experience again.