Evans, after falling at Wimbledon: "No one had the decency to explain to me why I didn't receive an invitation"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 1 Jul 2026 | 15.51

Daniel Evans, complaints about Wimbledon treatment. Photo: gettyimages

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Daniel Evans brought an end to his professional career after losing in the doubles draw at Wimbledon 2026, but his final appearance as a tennis player was marked by a very critical message towards the tournament organization. The Brit deeply regretted not receiving a wildcard to compete in the singles draw and, above all, he denounced the lack of communication from the authorities of the All England Club and the LTA.

"I don't understand the reasoning, and no one has given me a decent explanation," Evans stated. "If someone had come and told me that I wasn't in shape or that I hadn't played enough, I would have accepted it. But no one had the decency to sit down and talk to me."

The former world number 21 insisted that his anger stems not only from not receiving the invitation but from the lack of transparency. "I'm not angry about the wildcard. What I want is for them to tell me the truth. I've been on the circuit for 16 years, and I know perfectly well how this works. They can't tell me that all the invitations had already been distributed because that simply isn't true," he affirmed.

Daniel Evans bids farewell with a bitter taste due to the treatment received at Wimbledon

Evans also recalled that when he suffered an injury while assisting young Henry Searle, he was dedicating his time to supporting British tennis. "I was there helping another player when I got injured. I didn't see many people doing that. All I was hoping for was someone to come and talk to me," he explained.

The Brit acknowledged that the displays of affection he received after announcing his retirement, including tributes from Andy Murray and the LTA on social media, were special, although they do not change his feeling about how his farewell was handled. "The last month has been a complete disaster on their part," he concluded.

Nevertheless, Evans chose to bid goodbye with a smile. "In a way, I'm glad it's over. One door closes, and another chapter begins," he confessed before joking about his immediate plans: "Tomorrow, I'll wake up with a hangover."

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