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Dan Evans last night learned first hand why Daniil Medvedev is the man most likely to stop Novak Djokovic at this US Open.
The scruffy Russian, all arms and legs but a remarkable athlete, ushered the British number one to the exit door in what was his first appearance in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.
While an entertaining encounter, the result never looked in much doubt as Medvedev forced his way into the last eight with a 6-3 6-4 6-3 victory under the roof of the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Dan Evans lost 3-6, 4-6, 3-6 against Daniil Medvedev (pictured) in the US Open fourth round
It was always going to take a monumental effort for Evans to add this to one of the multiple five-setters that have peppered an outstanding first week of the tournament.
An outstanding service display, which did not materialise, would have been needed, but he did take more games from the Russian than anyone else to date.
Medvedev is predicted to make next Sunday's final and he showed how his
