Dan Evans set to retire after Wimbledon
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Former British No.1 Dan Evans has announced that he is set to retire from professional tennis following The Championships, Wimbledon this year.
Former world No.21 and two-time ATP title-winner Evans took to social media to issue a statement ahead of his final tournament at the end of the grass court swing.
2015 Davis Cup winner and Olympian Evans said: “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.
“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.”
Evans has reached the highest level of the sport and has been one of Great Britain’s most successful tennis stars throughout his career.
After claiming his first ATP title in Melbourne back in 2021, Evans went on to reach a career-high ranking of world No.21 following the biggest trophy of his career at the ATP 500 in Washington.
He is a three-time champion in home grass court events at Surbiton (2019) and Nottingham (2019 and 2022), and became the first player to win three ATP Challenger trophies on grass for 23 years.
Evans has been a huge part of the Great Britain Davis Cup team over the years and was part of the squad that famously lifted the title in 2015.
The 36-year-old has played in 28 ties for Great Britain since making his debut in 2009, winning 18 matches during that period.
In 2024, he became an Olympian at the Paris Games, teaming up with Andy Murray for Team GB in the men’s doubles.
