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British No.1 Dan Evans Retires After Wimbledon 2026

6/12/2026

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Dan Evans Retires

Dan Evans announced he will retire after this year’s Wimbledon.
The 36-year-old former British No. 1, whose ranking fell to 217 after only five matches in 2026, reached a career-high of No. 21 in summer 2023 and won two ATP titles.
He thanked his family, coaches and sponsors on Instagram and said he will give his best in the final two tournaments before ending his career.

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Dan Evans Upsets

Dan Evans upset world No. 4 Alexander Zverev in straight sets at the 2016 US Open.
He reached the round of 16 at both the 2017 Australian Open and the 2021 US Open.
In the 2015 Davis Cup final, Evans joined Andy and Jamie Murray’s squad that ended Britain’s 79-year title drought.
Coaches say his aggressive net play has inspired younger British players to adopt more all-court strategies.

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Evans Legacy

LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd said the body will keep Evans' knowledge in British tennis after his retirement.
Evans competed in 28 Davis Cup ties for Great Britain since 2009, winning 18 matches.
Evans played men’s doubles with Andy Murray for Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Games.
Evans was the first in 23 years to win three grass ATP Challenger titles, at Surbiton 2019 and Nottingham 2019 and 2022.

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Dan Evans Retires

Dan Evans announced he will retire after this year’s Wimbledon.
The 36-year-old former British No. 1, whose ranking fell to 217 after only five matches in 2026, reached a career-high of No. 21 in summer 2023 and won two ATP titles.
He thanked his family, coaches and sponsors on Instagram and said he will give his best in the final two tournaments before ending his career.

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