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Dan Evans Retires, Slams LTA Over Wildcard Snub

7/2/2026

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Dan Evans Retires

Dan Evans retired after a 6-2, 6-4 doubles loss on Court 15 at Wimbledon.
Evans called the Lawn Tennis Association “nothing short of a shambles” after Wimbledon, Queen’s Club and Ilkley denied him singles wildcards despite his service.
LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd praised Evans’s world No 21 ranking, two ATP titles and Davis Cup contributions, saying the body hopes he stays involved.

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Murray Honors Evans

LTA posted a tribute video on its official social media featuring Andy Murray, Jack Draper and Tim Henman honoring Evans.
Fans quickly flooded the post with supportive comments and tributes.
Andy Murray called Evans ‘unbelievably talented’ and praised his competitive spirit.
Jack Draper said Evans has a good heart and is dedicated to British tennis.
Tim Henman praised Evans’ long-standing contributions to Great Britain’s Davis Cup teams.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 Tim Henman became the first British man to reach a Wimbledon semifinal since Roger Taylor, ending a roughly 20-year drought and reviving British hopes. Decades later, Dan Evans’ retirement was marked by a tribute featuring Andy Murray, Jack Draper and Henman, showing how high-profile players have repeatedly pressured the LTA to reshape development and wildcard policies.

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Dan Evans Retires

Dan Evans retired after a 6-2, 6-4 doubles loss on Court 15 at Wimbledon.
Evans called the Lawn Tennis Association “nothing short of a shambles” after Wimbledon, Queen’s Club and Ilkley denied him singles wildcards despite his service.
LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd praised Evans’s world No 21 ranking, two ATP titles and Davis Cup contributions, saying the body hopes he stays involved.

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