Dan Evans advances in Wimbledon qualifying after first-round win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Dan Evans defeated Juan Carlos Prado Angelo 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 in the first round of Wimbledon qualifying. Despite missing out on a main-draw wildcard, Evans stated that this has not increased his motivation for the tournament. The 36-year-old, who plans to retire after this championship, appreciated receiving a wildcard for the men's doubles event. Following his victory, he will next face 28th seed Tristan Schoolkate. Wimbledon begins on June 29.
- •Evans reached the second round of Wimbledon qualifying.
- •He expressed no extra motivation after missing the main-draw wildcard.
- •The former British number one has received a wildcard for men's doubles.
- •Evans will next play against Tristan Schoolkate.
- •Wimbledon main event kicks off on June 29.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Evans not motivated more by Wimbledon wildcard omission
- 3:10 PMBBC Sport — Evans not 'motivated more' by Wimbledon wildcard omission
"Dan Evans says missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not motivated him more in qualifying as he beat Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round.
"Dan Evans says missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not motivated him more in qualifying as he beat Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:27 PMEvans not motivated more by Wimbledon wildcard omission
Dan Evans says missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not motivated him more in qualifying as he beat Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round.
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 3:10 PMEvans not 'motivated more' by Wimbledon wildcard omission
Dan Evans says missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not motivated him more in qualifying as he beat Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round.
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