'Everything was worth it' - Evans bids emotional farewell as career ends
Dan Evans bids an emotional farewell at Wimbledon as he and Henry Searle lose in the final match of the Briton's career.
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"It is just emotional, isn't it? You think of your family and all the sacrifices that we've made. You live out your dreams here."
— Dan Evans , Athlete
"When he stepped up into those arenas representing his country, I think that was when he played his best tennis."
— Tim Henman , Athlete
Key People
Dan Evans is a former British number one tennis player who is retiring at the end of the season.
Jack Draper is a British tennis player who has gained attention for his rise in rankings and recent injury recovery.
British tennis champion and partner of Dan Evans at the Paris Olympics.
Tim Henman is a retired British tennis player and former national icon.
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Dan Evans bids an emotional farewell at Wimbledon as he and Henry Searle lose in the final match of the Briton's career.
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