Dan Evans has revealed he's calling time on his professional tennis career after this year's Wimbledon, bringing two decades on the tour to a close.
The 36-year-old shared the news in a heartfelt Instagram post earlier today, reflecting on what he described as "an incredible journey."
"I will be retiring from professional tennis following this year's Wimbledon championships," Evans wrote.
"This sport has given me everything. The friendships, the experiences, the battles and even the hard days were special in hindsight. I have loved every single minute of being a professional tennis player."
Dan Evans posted a heartfelt statement after announcing his retirement from tennis
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The former British number one is currently ranked 217th in the world.
Evans enjoyed a career that saw him climb to world number 21 during the summer of 2023, his highest ever ranking.
He lifted two ATP Tour trophies along the way, with his biggest triumph coming at the prestigious Washington Open in 2023. His first title arrived two years earlier at the Murray River Open in Melbourne, where he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets.
Perhaps his proudest achievement came in 2015, when he helped Great Britain secure their first Davis Cup title in 79 years.
The Briton also reached the semi-finals at two Masters 1000 events during his time on tour.
Last summer, Evans made a selfless decision that summed up his character. He gave up the 500 ranking points he'd earned from his Washington victory to partner Andy Murray at the Paris Olympics, marking Murray's farewell to the sport.
Dan Evans took to social media to reveal his retirement
|The British duo reached the quarter-finals before bowing out in what proved to be the final match of Murray's illustrious career.
Evans's journey wasn't without its darker moments, though. He served a one-year suspension in 2017 after testing positive for cocaine, a setback he managed to overcome before rebuilding his career and reaching new heights.
In his farewell message, Evans expressed deep thanks to his parents, wife and wider family for standing by him through the highs and lows of his career.
"None of this would have been possible without your support," he said.
He also paid tribute to the coaches, trainers, physios and sponsors who shaped his journey, noting the list was too long to name individually.
Dan Evans won two ATP titles in his career, including the Washington Open in 2023
| GETTY"Representing Great Britain in both Davis Cup and the Olympics remains the greatest honour of my career and something I will cherish for the rest of my life," Evans added.
He signed off simply: "Thank you for the support. Evo."