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Dan Evans won a set and the American crowd, but could not stop brilliant Carlos Alcaraz taking a big step to retaining his US Open title. And on this blistering form, only Novak Djokovic can stop the Wimbledon champion winning his third Major next weekend.<\/p>\n
British No.2 Evans played superbly and showed huge courage to fight back and win the third set with\u00a0the support of the packed crowd in the Arthur Ashe Stadium.<\/p>\n
But the world No.1 combined blistering ground strokes with a deft touch around the net to win 6-2 6-3 4-6 6-3 in three hours and 10 minutes.<\/p>\n
On a long highlight reel of stunning shots, Alcaraz produced an unbelievable running forehand pass to break to lead 4-2 in the fourth set which saw gobsmacked Evans throw his racquet into the net in frustration.<\/p>\n
But this entertaining third round match was played in a great spirit between two players who had played golf together during Wimbledon.<\/p>\n
In the first set, a fan dropped a ball which sailed into the crowd and he stood up and drank his beer as punishment. As the image appeared on the Jumbitron, both players started laughing.<\/p>\n
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Just in <\/strong> Novak Djokovic US Open foe issues ‘boring’ tennis rant as he recalls ‘fight'[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n In the second set, Evans won a sensational 17-shot rally with a stunning backhand pass after chasing down a lob before then exchanging smiles. And even a net cord winner for Evans in the fourth set saw both men laugh.<\/p>\n The defending\u00a0champion had raced into a 4-0 lead but Evans saved four set points before Alcaraz took the first set in 47 minutes when Evans could not return a volley.<\/p>\n The British No.2 broke the Spaniard\u2019s serve for the first time to lead 2-0 in the second set when he produced a stinging backhand down the line which not even Alcaraz could scoop up on the half volley.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/72\/590x\/secondary\/4940341.jpg?r=1693684558923\")
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