Evans misses out on Wimbledon singles wildcard
British tennis stalwart Dan Evans will have to go through qualifying to make the main draw of the men's singles at Wimbledon after missing out on a wildcard.
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"I feel I've done plenty of time of helping British tennis, off the court, and on the court, so I hope to get one."
— Dan Evans , Athlete
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Dan Evans is a former British number one tennis player who is retiring at the end of the season.
British tennis player ranked 222 in the world.
British tennis player who qualified for the main draw at Queen's.
Italian tennis player and semi-finalist at the 2024 Wimbledon.
Italian tennis player and 2021 Wimbledon finalist.
Australian tennis player and 2022 Wimbledon finalist.
British tennis champion and partner of Dan Evans at the Paris Olympics.
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British tennis stalwart Dan Evans will have to go through qualifying to make the main draw of the men's singles at Wimbledon after missing out on a wildcard.
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