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US Open: Dan Evans battles past Alexei Popyrin to reach fourth round

Dan Evans produced a gritty comeback from two sets down to beat Alexei Popyrin in a gruelling match and advance to the US Open fourth round for the first time.

The Briton somehow found a burst of energy in the final set tie-break to win 4-6 3-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-1) in four hours and seven minutes.

Evans dropped to his haunches in disbelief as his victory was confirmed on a Popyrin double fault.

He will face Daniil Medvedev next.

It is the second time Evans has reached the fourth round at a Grand Slam after his run to the last 16 at the Australian Open in 2017.