Former British No. 1 Dan Evans to retire after Wimbledon - 'This sport has given me everything'

The 36-year-old, who has played just five matches this year, posted a statement on social media on Thursday.

"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," Evans wrote.

"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 won two ATP Tour titles and reached a career-high ranking of 21 in 2023.

He helped Britain to Davis Cup glory in 2015 and memorably played alongside Andy Murray at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Evans lost in straight sets to Novak Djokovic in the second round at Wimbledon last year.

But he will have to qualify or receive a wildcard to enter the main draw if he hopes to bid farewell on Centre Court at this year's Grand Slam.

"He's a good quality player who possesses a lot of great talent, a great touch and, with the ball staying low with the slice, it can cause trouble if you're not at the top of your game," Djokovic said of Evans after their clash.

Evans, meanwhile, hinted at the possibility of his imminent retirement after the defeat.

"It's not getting any easier, that's for sure," he said. "Waking up after playing matches is hard now."

The Birmingham-born player has failed to qualify for the last three Grand Slams, and received a wildcard at last year's Wimbledon.

The tournament's wildcard committee are set to meet on Tuesday to decide which players will be invited into the main draw for 2026.

Evans has made it as far as the third round at Wimbledon on three occasions, in 2016, 2019 and 2021.

His best performances at a Grand Slam were reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2017 and the same stage at the US Open in 2021.

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