Dan Evans in emotional farewell after Wimbledon retirement
Evans and Henry Searle lost 6-2, 6-4 to ninth seeds Hugo Nys and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in 67 minutes, ending his 20-year career.
- On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Dan Evans ended his professional tennis career at Wimbledon, losing his doubles match alongside Henry Searle 6-2, 6-4 to ninth seeds Hugo Nys and Edouard Roger-Vasselin on Court 15.
- Evans announced his retirement last month, expressing frustration over the Lawn Tennis Association's decision to deny him wildcards for grass-court tournaments without providing explanation or dialogue.
- Performing before an audience of around 300 spectators on Court 15, Evans later reflected: "In a strange way, I'm happy it's over. The door closes, and then another chapter starts."
- Despite Evans' criticism of the LTA for a 'shambolic' send-off, three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray paid tribute, calling him an 'unbelievably talented guy' and fierce competitor.
- His career achieved world No. 21, two ATP Tour titles, Davis Cup success with Great Britain, and a quarter-final run at the 2024 Olympic Games partnering Murray.
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Furious Dan Evans accuses Wimbledon chiefs of ‘lacking the minerals’ to explain his singles wildcard snub – as tearful star’s SW19 swansong ends with doubles defeat
An emotional Dan Evans branded the handling of his retirement a ‘p***-take’ and a ‘shambles’ after the former British number one ended his professional career playing Wimbledon doubles on tiny Court 15. The former British number one was controversially not given a wildcard into the men’s singles draw despite this championships being his final tournament and Evans claims no one from the LTA had ‘the minerals’ to give him a reason. Evans, who then…
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