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Evans earns stunning win in US Open's longest-ever match

Britain's Dan Evans produced an astonishing comeback to win the longest match in US Open history as he beat Russia's Karen Khachanov in five hours and 35 minutes.

Evans, 34, 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.

In a tense finale, Russian 23rd seed Khachanov saved two match points before hitting the third into the net.

Evans, who had only won four ATP matches this season, broke into a beaming smile before slumping exhausted into his chair.