Tennis fans and commentators are congratulating Dan Evans on his career after the British player announced he’ll be retiring after Wimbledon. Evans reached a career high ranking of World No.21 in 2023, and won two titles on the ATP Tour.
His crowning moment was being part of the Great Britain team that won the Davis Cup title in 2015, after they knocked out Australia in the semi-finals. He also played doubles with Andy Murray at the Paris Olympics in 2024, where they reached the quarter-finals in the Scot’s last ever professional tournament.
Dan Evans (second from right) helped Great Britain beat Australia en route to the Davis Cup title in 2015.
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“After an incredible journey, I wanted to share some personal news with you all. I will be retiring from professional tennis following this year’s Wimbledon championships,” he wrote on social media.
“This sport has given me everything. The friendships, the experiences, the battles and even the hard days were special in hindsight. I have loved every single minute of being a professional tennis player. To my parents, my wife and my family, thank you for your unwavering support through every high and low. None of this would have been possible without your support.
“To every coach, trainer, physio, sponsor and member of my team over the years, the list is too long to name individually, but each of you played a part in shaping my career and I am truly grateful.
“Representing Great Britain in both Davis Cup and the Olympics remains the greatest honour of my career and something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I’m looking forward to finishing on a high across these final two tournaments and giving everything I have one last time. Thank you for the support. Evo.”
Dan Evans played doubles with Andy Murray at the 2024 Olympics.
(Julian Finney via Getty Images)Tennis world pays tribute to Dan Evans
Evans has enjoyed a 20-year professional career, making the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2017 and US Open in 2021. He made two ATP 1000 semi-finals – at Monte-Carlo in 2021 where he beat Novak Djokovic, and the Canadian Open in 2022.
He’s currently down at No.217 in the singles rankings after losing in qualifying for the Australian Open and French Open, meaning he’ll need a wildcard to play Wimbledon or have to go through qualifying.
The Lawn Tennis Association described Evans as “an absolute legend” on social media, while pundit Scott Barclay wrote: “I have to throw it back to when he played a significant part in the retirement run of Andy Murray at the Olympics back in 2024…An absolutely surreal few days that I’ll never forget.”
The Washington Open account wrote: “Forever a champion. We wish our 2023 champion Dan Evans the very best as he prepares for his final tournament at Wimbledon.” While another person added: “He’s had so many injuries in the last 2 years that just unfortunately derailed the latter part of a great career.”