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Dan Evans Wins Longest U.S. Open Match In History

Spectators watch play between Taro Daniel, of Japan, and Tristan Schoolkate, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/

Dan Evans made history at the U.S. Open by winning the longest match since tiebreakers were introduced in 1970. In a thrilling encounter, Evans defeated Karen Khachanov 6-7 (6), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-4 in a marathon match that lasted 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Evans showed incredible resilience as he fought back from a 4-0 deficit in the fifth set, winning the final six games to secure victory. The match culminated in a dramatic 22-shot rally, with Evans delivering a decisive shot to claim the win.

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