Earlier than the US Open, Evans had did not win two successive matches on the ATP Tour this yr.
However after beating Khachanov in 5 hours and 35 minutes, he moved previous Argentina’s Mariano Navone in straight units within the second spherical.
Nonetheless, the fatigue appeared to meet up with him on Louis Armstrong Stadium as his spectacular run at Flushing Meadows petered out in disappointing vogue.
Evans was trying more and more weary when he discovered himself serving for the second set after breaking at 4-4.
However he did not see the job by, and used beneficial vitality to win the ensuing tie-break.
That effort appeared to value him dearly within the third set as he required medical consideration for a difficulty together with his hip.
With nothing left to offer, Evans was jeered by among the crowd as De Minaur sped by the fourth set in 18 minutes, dropping simply two factors.
“The irony of it [being booed] is that I used to be staying on the court docket for them, however I’ve had worse, I’ll survive,” stated Evans.
Nonetheless, many followers recognised the Briton’s achievement in successful the longest match in US Open historical past and he left the stadium to a standing ovation.
Evans added: “It has been an extended week. I performed good tennis right now and sadly my hip was problematic ultimately however I depart with fond recollections of New York for an additional yr.”