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Dan Evans announces retirement from tennis after Wimbledon this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:42 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Dan Evans announces retirement from tennis after Wimbledon this summer

Summary

British tennis player Dan Evans has confirmed he will retire after this summer's Wimbledon championships. The 36-year-old, who achieved a career-high ranking of 21 in 2023, has won two titles on the ATP Tour and was part of the British Davis Cup-winning team in 2015. Evans expressed gratitude for his experiences in the sport and thanked his family and support team for their unwavering support. The Wimbledon tournament is scheduled to start on June 29, although Evans will need to go through qualifying or obtain a wildcard to compete in the main draw.

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By the Numbers

•Dan Evans reached a career-high ranking of 21 in 2023.
•He won two ATP Tour titles during his career.
•Evans was part of the British team that won the Davis Cup in 2015.
•He thanked family and supporters in his retirement announcement.
•Wimbledon starts on June 29, Evans needs a wildcard or to qualify.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Britain’s Dan Evans has announced he is to retire from tennis after this summer’s Wimbledon. The 36-year-old, who reached a career-high world ranking of 21 during the summer of 2023, will call it a day with two ATP Tour titles to his name.
— Yahoo Sports