Farewell to Dan Evans, an irreverent genius that is no longer found

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Daniel Evans was one of the last illusionists of the ATP tour. Slim, short, with a grumpy appearance at times... but with a wealth of talent and magic that would make the audience rise from their seats on multiple occasions. Known for his off-court statements, for his disputes with other players on the court, for that episode in his career when he tested positive for cocaine... but also for his great gesture towards Andy Murray, bidding him farewell at the Olympic Games and sacrificing defending 500 points along the way, Evans' tennis style and authorial variety, his irreverence, and lack of fear to express what was on his mind, tell the story of a man who always remained true to himself in a professional career that turned into a rollercoaster.

His career began with disagreements with the British Federation, which stopped providing him financial support due to his lack of attitude and professionalism. This wouldn't be his last clash, as a rivalry that had its final chapters at Wimbledon unfolded: despite Evans' constant willingness to help the national Davis Cup team (with whom he became champion in 2015), the LTA refused to grant him an invitation to the main draw of Wimbledon 2026, experiencing his final dance in the Roehampton exile, in the preceding phase.

Dan Evans gives it everything but loses out in the second round of qualifying at @Wimbledon to bring his incredible singles career to a close.

Next up: doubles with Henry Searle at the Championships next week. pic.twitter.com/FBkgw6MpXc

— LTA (@the_LTA) June 24, 2026

Daniel Evans, an irreverent magician: this is his story

Evans was labeled as one of the greatest promises of world tennis, but his consistency and work ethic never matched his talent. When things aligned, he entered the top-60 of the rankings and delivered one of the most remarkable performances of his career: at the US Open 2016, having match point against the eventual champion, a certain This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Adiós a Dan Evans, un genio irreverente de los que ya no quedan