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Dan Evans shows his anger for not receiving an invitation to Wimbledon

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 19 Jun 2026 | 09.56
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Daniel Evans, upset over not receiving invitation to Wimbledon. Photo: gettyimages
Daniel Evans, upset over not receiving invitation to Wimbledon. Photo: gettyimages

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Daniel Evans will leave tennis in a few months, and his great desire was to bid farewell to his loved ones by competing in Wimbledon 2026 and receiving the tribute that a player of his stature deserves. The Briton has experienced great moments in recent years, reaching number 21 in the world, winning two titles, and demonstrating his strong commitment to the United Kingdom's Davis Cup team on multiple occasions.

None of that has been enough to convince the organizers of the British Grand Slam of the appropriateness of granting him an invitation to the main draw. His absence from the list of wildcards has caused deep astonishment throughout the country and a significant controversy that Evans himself has not hesitated to fuel on his social media in a very graphic way.

Dan made a significant sacrifice in his career to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games representing his country. He decided to participate in the Olympic event to play doubles with Andy Murray, marking the Briton's farewell from a stage like this, giving up attending the Washington tournament where he was defending the title won in 2023. This led to a loss of 500 points, a significant drop in rankings, and serious challenges to access main draws, finding himself needing to play Challengers and preliminary rounds at the ages of 34 and 35.

This completely changed his career and may have accelerated his impending retirement from professional tennis. Therefore, he did not hesitate to show his indignation on social media for the treatment received. The post has resonated widely in the United Kingdom, and the criticism directed at Wimbledon's organization is substantial.

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