Dan Evans Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis After Wimbledon 2025

Dan Evans Set to Retire After Wimbledon

Former British number one Dan Evans has officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, with Wimbledon 2025 serving as the final chapter of his distinguished career. The 36-year-old shared the emotional news via Instagram, reflecting warmly on a journey that brought him both personal triumphs and significant challenges.

A Career Defined by Resilience and Pride

Over the course of his professional career, Evans claimed two ATP Tour titles and scaled the rankings to a personal best of 21st in the world back in 2023. However, his playing time this season has been severely limited, with just five professional matches under his belt and his ranking having slipped to 217th globally.

Perhaps the highlight of his career came in 2015, when Evans was part of the Great Britain Davis Cup squad that ended the nation's 79-year wait for the prestigious team title. He went on to represent his country in 28 Davis Cup ties — a record he holds with immense pride.

"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," Evans wrote in his heartfelt social media announcement.

Olympic Sacrifice and a Fitting Farewell to Murray

In 2024, Evans demonstrated remarkable selflessness when he gave up the 500 ranking points he had earned at the Washington Open to partner compatriot Andy Murray at the Paris Olympics — Murray's farewell tournament. Although the duo fell at the quarter-final stage, the moment carried enormous sentimental weight, as it marked the final competitive match of Murray's legendary career.

Gratitude, Hardship, and Moving Forward

Evans' career has not been without its difficulties. In 2017, he served a one-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine. Yet he returned to the sport with renewed determination, eventually reaching the top 25 in the world rankings.

In his retirement message, Evans expressed deep gratitude to his family for their "unwavering support through every high and low," and spoke candidly about his love for the sport.

"This sport has given me everything — the friendships, the experiences, the battles and even the hard days were special in hindsight," he wrote. "I have loved every single minute of being a professional tennis player."

One Last Run at Wimbledon

Wimbledon gets underway on 29 June, and Evans will need either a wildcard invitation or a successful qualifying run to feature in the main draw. He has not made it through qualifying at his last three Grand Slam attempts, though he did receive a wildcard for Wimbledon last year.

The tournament's wildcard committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday to determine which players will receive invitations into the main draw — leaving Evans' final Wimbledon appearance still to be confirmed.

"I'm looking forward to finishing on a high and giving everything I have one last time," he said, signing off a message that resonated deeply with fans and fellow players alike.