World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz survives scare in terrific clash with British No 2 Dan Evans to reach the fourth round at the Shanghai Masters  

• Carlos Alcaraz and Dan Evans produced another mini-classic on Monday
• They brought the best out of each other, producing a dazzling array of rallies 
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The curious chemistry between Carlos Alcaraz and Dan Evans produced another mini-classic on Monday.

Meeting in the third round of the Shanghai Masters event, the two again brought the best out of each other, producing a dazzling array of rallies before the world No 2 came through 7-6, 6-4.

Just as when they faced off at the US Open, the level of tennis and handskills on show was often of mesmeric quality.

Evans was given a rousing ovation as he left the court, ‘It was one of the toughest matches I’ve played so far outside of the Grand Slams,’ Alcaraz said. 

‘Every time I face Daniel it’s a tricky match. I think both of us played a high quality of tennis and I’m really happy to get through.’

Dan Evans gave Carlos Alcaraz (above) a real test in a terrific clash at the Shanghai Masters

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