Evans speaks out after his controversy with Wimbledon: "I don't care if I don't receive a wildcard"

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Daniel Evans received a tough blow a few days ago upon learning about the wildcards for the final draw of Wimbledon 2026. The British tennis player expected to receive an invitation in his retirement year, but ultimately the tournament turned down his proposal and forced him to play the qualifiers. After winning in his debut, he has spoken about this controversy for the first time.

In an interview with the BBC, Evans chose to play down the issue. "I don't care if I was given an invitation or not. I love the tournament, but above all, I wanted to play the main draw. Just another opportunity to play, in my opinion, the best tournament in the world in any sport, but it couldn't happen. I play tennis for myself, not to prove others wrong, and I've achieved that. Not just today but throughout my entire career. I got one in doubles, so I appreciate it," he acknowledged.

Evans' reflection during Wimbledon 2026

Far from being discouraged, Evans decisively defeated Juan Carlos Prado Ángelo in the first round with a score of 7-6 6-3, putting him two wins away from the main draw in his final professional year, something he's proud of. "I was very nervous at the beginning and especially at the end, so I am very happy and proud of how I overcame it. It has been a tough season, but I've built my career on fighting in my matches, and that's what I set out to do today. So, I am very happy with how I performed," he concluded.

Eloquent in his speech, Evans doesn't want any controversy to distract him from his main goal. On Wednesday, he will face another tough opponent like Tristan Schoolkate, seeded 20th in the qualifiers, so much support is expected from the stands to lift the local player towards the final match of this preliminary phase. Emotions running high for a player who has never been given anything, and that will remain until the end of his career.

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