British tennis player Dan Evans has announced he will retire following this year's Wimbledon, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him rise to world No 21, win two ATP titles and play a key role in Great Britain's historic Davis Cup victory in 2015.
The 36-year-old, who hails from working-class roots in Birmingham and stands at 5ft 9in, posted a collage of photos to Instagram on Thursday with the news.
“Dan Evans announces retirement after Wimbledon, ending a career highlighted by Davis Cup victory and two ATP titles.”
“After an incredible journey, I wanted to share some personal news with you all,” he wrote. “I will be retiring from professional tennis following this year’s Wimbledon championships.”
Evans, the British No 10, added: “This sport has given me everything. The friendships, the experiences, the battles and even the hard days were special in hindsight. I have loved every single minute of being a professional tennis player.”
His greatest moment came in 2015 when he was part of the British squad that won the Davis Cup, the country's first post-war success. In singles, he won the ATP 250 Murray River Open in 2021, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime, and the ATP 500 Washington Open in 2023, which lifted him to a career-high ranking of 21st.
At the majors, his best runs were to the fourth round of the 2017 Australian Open and the 2021 US Open. At Wimbledon, he made the third round on three occasions in ten main-draw appearances.
Evans also partnered Andy Murray in the men's doubles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, reaching the quarter-finals in the Scot's final professional tournament.
But his career was interrupted by a 12-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine, a ban that ended in April 2018. He has since rebuilt his reputation.
In recent years, Evans has slipped down the rankings. He chose not to defend his Washington title in 2024 to play Olympic doubles with Murray, dropping from 58th to 176th. Now ranked 217th, he has played sparingly in 2026, losing in the first round of qualifying at the Australian Open and again in Roland Garros qualifying. He will need a wildcard to enter Wimbledon, either in the main draw or qualifying. He is also expected to receive a wildcard for Queen's next week.
“Representing Great Britain in both Davis Cup and the Olympics remains the greatest honour of my career,” Evans said. “I’m looking forward to finishing on a high across these final two tournaments and giving everything I have one last time. Thank you for the support. Evo.”
He may remain in tennis in a coaching capacity.