Britain's Dan Evans produced an astonishing comeback to win the longest match in US Open history as he beat Russia's Karen Khachanov in five hours and 35 minutes.
Evans, 34, was 4-0 down in the decider but somehow found the mental and physical strength to win 6-7 (6-8) 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-4.
In a tense finale, Russian 23rd seed Khachanov saved two match points before hitting the third into the net.
Evans broke into a beaming smile before slumping exhausted into his chair.
Both players deservedly received standing ovations from an engrossed and entertained crowd on a packed outside court at Flushing Meadows.
"I just tried to keep fighting – at 4-0 I thought I was out," Evans told Sky Sports.
"I’ve got a bad headache now. It was a hell of a match. I just want to go to bed."
Earlier, British number ones Katie Boulter and Jack Draper also moved into the second round after contrasting styles of victories.
Boulter, seeded 31st, fought back from an edgy start to win 5-7 6-2 6-1 against Belarusian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
A short time later in New York, 25th seed Draper cruised through when Chinese number one Zhang Zhizhen retired with a knee injury as the Briton led 6-3 6-0 4-0.
Fellow Briton Emma Raducanu is hoping to join the trio in the second round when she completes her opening match later on Tuesday.
Raducanu, 21, aims for her first victory at the US Open since lifting the 2021 title when she plays American Sofia Kenin.
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