Dan Evans said he feels he has not been taken seriously as he waits to learn whether he will receive a Wimbledon wildcard. The British player, who was part of the team that won Great Britain’s first Davis Cup title in 79 years in 2015 and has claimed two ATP Tour-level titles, said he is fit and ready to compete and would not enter tournaments if he were not prepared to play.
Evans stressed that he is a professional tennis player and should be judged on that basis, saying some people may have forgotten his status and readiness. He added that he does not feel he has been treated seriously. The comments come as Wimbledon prepares to announce its wildcard selections on Tuesday, with Evans hoping to be among those chosen for the main draw.
The All England Club can award up to eight wildcards in the men’s singles main draw, and those decisions are typically based on factors such as past performances or the desire to boost British representation. Evans, who has reached the third round at Wimbledon three times, is already guaranteed a place in qualifying because of his ranking, but a wildcard would move him directly into the main draw without having to go through that stage.
Evans said the final decision is not in his hands. He noted that if he receives a wildcard, it will be the committee’s choice, and if he does not, he will accept that outcome. Even so, he pointed to the contribution he feels he has made to British tennis both on and off the court and said he hopes that record will be rewarded.
The situation highlights the uncertainty around Wimbledon’s wildcard process and the competition for places among British players. Evans’ career achievements, including his role in the Davis Cup triumph and his ATP titles, give him a strong case for consideration, but the final call rests with the tournament committee.
Tatjana Maria, the women’s Queen’s champion in 2025, also missed out on a main-draw wildcard and had to earn her place through qualifying, showing that even recent success does not guarantee direct entry. Evans now waits for Tuesday’s announcement to find out whether his Wimbledon campaign will begin in the main draw or in qualifying.
