Hello and welcome to our US Open protection on day six as 4 Brits look to achieve the second week at Flushing Meadows.
Up first is Jack Draper, who beat 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 on Thursday, towards Michael Mmoh.
Ahead of the match, Draper was been managing an arm problem however is assured he can play via the issue.
He stated: “There was a robust likelihood I couldn’t play this week. But we bought the scans executed and despatched it again house and they stated it’s not the identical harm, so it’s not that severe.
“I’m type of taking care of it every day. It was a bit sore after my final match however when the adrenaline kicks in and clearly taking part in the US Open, I simply put it out of my thoughts and exit and strive my finest to play the tennis I wish to.”
Then on Arthur Ashe, Dan Evans faces the daunting job of world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz.
Evans stated: “It’s a bit of annoying to have him within the high eight of the draw however it’s what it’s. It shall be an excellent match. I’m actually wanting ahead to it and will play aggressively.
“It’s a really troublesome draw. He will clearly be the overwhelming favorite but it surely’s an excellent alternative to play an excellent tennis participant on an enormous stage. That is why you play tennis.”
Alcaraz has received each of their earlier two conferences in straight units, however Evans boasts a greater report on the golf course after the pair performed a number of holes at Wimbledon.
“Of course, his golf is much better than mine, that’s for sure,” stated Alcaraz. “We played a little bit before Wimbledon. We had such a great time at the course.”
The winner of that match might face British primary Cameron Norrie, who’s taking up Italian world quantity 61 Matteo Arnaldi.
And Katie Boulter faces Peyton Stearns, a younger American who she misplaced to in three tie-breaks in a marathon match in Austin, Texas, in February.
