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Evans finishes singles career at Wimbledon: 'Happy with my decision'

British star Daniel Evans put a bow on his singles career Wednesday at Wimbledon, where the 36-year-old fell in the second round of qualifying.

Evans, who reached a career-high No. 21 in the PIF ATP Rankings in 2023, will still compete in men’s doubles alongside 20-year-old countryman Henry Searle. Evans has been coaching Searle throughout this year.

Earlier this month, Evans announced on social media that he would retire after the grass-court major. Competing in just his fourth event of the 2026 season, Evans’ qualifying quest came to an end when Tristan Schoolkate defeated him 7-5, 6-0.

“Obviously I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, so I’ve had plenty of time to get my head around it,” Evans told reporter Abigail Johnson in a BBC interview. “I’m happy with my decision. I knew it was time and I’m looking forward to what’s next.”

The Birmingham native recalled several special memories at his home Slam, including his 2016 clash against record eight-time champion Roger Federer.

“It was the first time I played on Centre [Court],” Evans said. “Anytime you get to play at All England on any of the match courts is amazing, but Centre really is special and that’s probably among my fondest memories.”

The Briton lifted the biggest trophy of his career at the ATP 500 event in Washington in 2023 and also triumphed at an ATP 250 event in Melbourne in 2021. Evans was part of the Great Britain squad that won the Davis Cup title in 2015. He also partnered Andy Murray at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where former World No. 1 Murray retired.

Evans added: “Today is the end, but it’s all fun memories.”