Draper Advances to US Open Last 16 as Evans Falls After Marathon Match

US Open run came to an end in the third round with a defeat to Alex De Manor while fellow Britain Jack Draper Advanced to the last 16 after defeating BK Vander zul draus section of the draw had opened up after Carlos alcaraz's earlier loss to Vander anul and the British no one took full advantage with a commanding 6 to3 6 to4 62 to Victory however it was a disappointing exit for Evans whose first round win against Karen kotov in the longest match in US Open history seemed to take its toll after leveling the match had won set a piece the 37y old's energy waned and a minor 112 consecutive games leading to a 6 to3 6-7 for to S 620 620 Victory Evans clearly struggling physically required a medical timeout for a hip issue but refused to retire stating that he wanted to allow de minor to claim the win deor praised Evans for his determination calling him the ultimate competitor the Australian will now face compatriot Jordan Thompson in the fourth round with a potential quarterfinal match up against Draper if the Britain can overcome check player to mosmi Evans despite his fatigue leaves the US Open with a historic achievement after his 5- hour- and- 35- minute victory over kotov he noted that while his hip troubled him in the end he would depart New York with positive memories meanwhile dra who reached the fourth round at the US Open last year despite a shoulder injury is relishing the chance to advance further this year after overcoming injury woes that plagued his 2023 season he had attributes his improved physical condition to his renewed partnership with fitness trainer Steven quer and now feels more confident in his ability to compete at a high level ranked 25th in the world and fresh of his first ATP title winning stutgart Draper has a prime opportunity to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal with both Novak jokovic and alar is no longer in his path