Dan Evans criticizes LTA for not granting Queen's wildcard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
British tennis player Dan Evans has voiced his disappointment with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), stating that not receiving a wildcard for this week's HSBC Championships at Queen's Club demonstrates a lack of "class" before his anticipated retirement. Evans had hoped to compete at the event, which is known for attracting top talents in the sport. His remarks highlight ongoing discussions about player support and recognition within British tennis. The HSBC Championships are currently ongoing, with Evans now absent from the tournament.
- •Dan Evans criticizes LTA for denying him a wildcard.
- •The HSBC Championships at Queen's Club are currently in progress.
- •Evans is expected to retire, making this a pivotal moment for him.
- •His remarks call attention to player support issues in British tennis.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Evans criticises 'lack of class' after Queen's wildcard decision
- 7:12 PMBBC Sport — Evans criticises 'lack of class' after Queen's wildcard decision
"British tennis star Dan Evans has criticised the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) for lacking "class" and not handing him a wildcard for this week's HSBC Championships at Queen's Club ahead of his retirement.
"Britain's Dan Evans says it would have been "a classy gesture" to give him a Queen's wildcard in his penultimate tournament before retirement.
"Britain's Dan Evans says it would have been "a classy gesture" to give him a Queen's wildcard in his penultimate tournament before retirement.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:16 PMEvans criticises 'lack of class' after Queen's wildcard decision
Britain's Dan Evans says it would have been "a classy gesture" to give him a Queen's wildcard in his penultimate tournament before retirement.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 7:12 PMEvans criticises 'lack of class' after Queen's wildcard decision
Britain's Dan Evans says it would have been "a classy gesture" to give him a Queen's wildcard in his penultimate tournament before retirement.
- Sky Sports—'Would've been classy gesture to give me Queen's wildcard' - claims Evans
British tennis star Dan Evans has criticised the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) for lacking "class" and not handing him a wildcard for this week's HSBC Championships at Queen's Club ahead of his retirement.
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