The world No 1, Carlos Alcaraz, beat Britain’s Dan Evans 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the US Open
, as numerous British players scored important wins, Saturdayyesterday saw mixed results for the remaining contingent in New York. Jack Draper took another great step towards realising his immense potential after so many injuries as the 21-year-old reached the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time in his young career, holding his nerve in the final stages to defeat Michael Mmoh of the United States 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
Before his match with the No 1, Evans had noted that he enjoys facing opponents who play with variety. Blessed with delicate hands and net skills along with underrated athleticism, Evans suggested that he may be better equipped than others to deal with the barrage of drop shots, net forays and the inevitable cat-and-mouse rallies that develop in Alcaraz matches.
Although Evans fought hard to remain in contact with Alcaraz, the decisive point of the fourth set indicated the futility of his task. While serving at 3-2 and down break point, he struck an excellent inside-out forehand that led to Alcaraz nearly losing his footing as he chased it down. Evans followed up by pounding a cross-court forehand to the other side and approaching the net.
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