The Longest Match in U.S. Open History

Dan Evans beat Karen Khachanov on a roaring Court 6 to win the longest match in U.S. Open history, timed at five hours, 35 minutes. Evans won 6-7(8), 7-6(2), 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-4, clinching the match on a rally of blurry attrition as both players pushed each other to their limits. What began as a compelling first-round tie between two of the most solid Grand Slam early-rounders on the ATP Tour slowly turned into a moment in history as the sun sank behind the bleachers at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. On the banks of Courts 4, 5 and 6 the viewing gallery was full and the concrete... Read Full Article »