Dan Evans concludes singles career with Wimbledon qualifying defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Dan Evans’ singles career ended with a second-round defeat to Tristan Schoolkate, 7-5, 6-0, in Wimbledon qualifying held at Roehampton. The match faced a delay due to a temporary power outage affecting the electronic line calling system, leading to the suspension of play. After a break, Schoolkate dominated the second set to secure victory. Evans had announced his intention to retire after this tournament and will still compete in the men's doubles event alongside Henry Searle. The tournament is currently facing extreme heat conditions, which may have contributed to the power issues experienced.
- •Evans lost to Schoolkate after a delayed match due to power outage.
- •The final score was 7-5, 6-0 in Schoolkate's favor.
- •Evans will compete in men's doubles with Henry Searle.
- •The tournament is under an extreme heat weather warning.
- •Power loss affected the electronic line calling system during the match.
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Evans’ singles career ends with defeat in Wimbledon qualifying after power outage halted play
"Dan Evans will still play at Wimbledon in the doubles alongside Henry Searle
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