Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dan Evans (tennis)

How Dan Evans (tennis) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Daniel Evans is a British professional tennis player, achieving a career-high singles ranking of world No. 21 in August 2023 and No. 52 in doubles in April 2021. He was a member of the victorious British Davis Cup team in 2015.

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1936: Great Britain Won Davis Cup

In 1936, Great Britain won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936. Evans and Dominic Inglot joined the team on the winner's podium and received the same Davis Cup medals.

1968: US Open Performance and Career High Ranking

In 1968, at the US Open, Dan Evans defeated Alexander Zverev, reached the third round, and rose to a career-high ranking of world No. 53. Great Britain had three men in the last 32 for the first time since 1968.

1979: Breaks into Top 100

In 1979, Dan Evans broke into the top 100 of the ATP rankings, marking a major career milestone, after winning the Santaizi ATP Challenger in Taiwan. Great Britain now had four players inside the top 100 for the first time since 1979.

1990: Qualifies for US Open

In 1990, Dan Evans qualified for his first slam event in over two years at the US Open, beating Kei Nishikori in the first round and reaching the third round. This earned him prize money of US$93,000.

2005: RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas

In February 2005, Dan Evans was beaten by Kyle Edmund in the first all-British Challenger final since 2005 at the RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas.

2006: Sydney Apia International Final

In 2006, Dan Evans reached the Sydney Apia International final, the first English-born player to do so since Tim Henman in 2006, but lost to Gilles Müller.

2007: French Open and Wimbledon First Round, US Open Quarterfinal

In 2007, Dan Evans reached the first round of the French Open and Wimbledon, and the quarterfinal of the US Open.

2008: Australian Open Quarterfinal, French Open Quarterfinal, Wimbledon Second Round

In 2008, Dan Evans reached the quarterfinal of the Australian Open and French Open, and the second round of Wimbledon.

2008: Australian Open Quarterfinal, Wimbledon Third Round

In 2008, Dan Evans reached the quarterfinal of the Australian Open and the third round of Wimbledon.

2008: Davis Cup World Group Return

In 2008, Great Britain returned to the Davis Cup World Group for the first time since 2008 after defeating Croatia, though Evans lost his singles match.

September 2009: Davis Cup Debut

In September 2009, Dan Evans made his Davis Cup debut for Great Britain against Poland.

2013: Aegon Trophy and Championships

In 2013, Dan Evans reached the quarterfinal of the Aegon Trophy in Nottingham and won his first-round match at the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club, later defeating Jarkko Nieminen before losing to Juan Martín del Potro in the third round.

2013: Wimbledon Third Round

In 2013, Dan Evans reached the third round of Wimbledon for the first time since 2013.

2013: Davis Cup World Group 1st Round Match Against Japan

In 2013, Dan Evans was chosen as the second singles player for the Davis Cup World Group 1st round match against Japan after Edmund picked up a back injury. He lost his rubber against Kei Nishikori, but Great Britain won 3–1.

2013: Davis Cup Semi-Final

In 2013, despite losing both his singles matches, Dan Evans was selected for Great Britain's Davis Cup Semi-final against Australia. Great Britain won 3–2 and reached the Davis Cup Final.

2014: Qatar Open and Australian Open Qualifying

In 2014, Dan Evans competed at the Qatar Open and entered the qualifying competition of the Australian Open, losing in the second round of qualifying.

2015: Davis Cup Win and Award

In 2015, Dan Evans contributed to Great Britain's Davis Cup victory and the team was awarded the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year Award.

2015: Part of Winning Davis Cup Team

In 2015, Dan Evans was part of the British team that won the Davis Cup.

2017: Apia International Sydney Final

In 2017, Dan Evans reached the Apia International Sydney final but lost to Gilles Müller.

2017: Davis Cup Performance Against Canada

In 2017, playing in the Davis Cup World Group first round against the Canada Davis Cup team, Dan Evans beat Denis Shapovalov before losing to Vasek Pospisil. Great Britain progressed to the quarter-finals.

April 2018: Return to Professional Circuit

In April 2018, specifically on April 24, Dan Evans became eligible to return to the professional circuit after completing a one-year ban.

April 2018: Return from Drugs Ban

In April 2018, specifically on April 28, Dan Evans returned from his drugs ban, defeating Edward Corrie in the first round of qualifying in an ATP Challenger Tour event in Glasgow.

2018: Wimbledon Championships Wildcard Entry

In 2018, Dan Evans secured a wildcard entry to the main qualifying event for the Wimbledon Championships after victories in two pre-qualifying matches.

October 2019: Britain's Number 1

On 14 October 2019, Dan Evans became Britain's number 1.

2020: ATP Cup and Dubai Tennis Championships

In 2020, Dan Evans competed in the ATP Cup, reached a new career-high ranking of No. 33 on January 13, defeated Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals at the Dubai Tennis Championships, and lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals, rising to No. 28 in the world.

April 2021: Reached Career-High Ranking in Doubles

In April 2021, specifically on April 26, Dan Evans achieved a career-high ranking of No. 52 in doubles.

2021: Won Murray River Open

In 2021, Dan Evans won the Murray River Open, defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime.

2021: ATP Tour Title at Murray River Open

In February 2021, Dan Evans earned his first ATP Tour title at the Murray River Open in Melbourne, reaching a new career-high ranking of world No. 26 on February 8 in singles. At the 2021 Australian Open, he lost in the first round.

2022: ATP Cup and Sydney International

In 2022, Dan Evans played for Great Britain at the ATP Cup, winning all of his matches in the group stage against Jan-Lennard Struff, Denis Shapovalov, and John Isner. He also won his doubles matches with Jamie Murray. Evans then reached the semifinals of the 2022 Sydney International, losing to Aslan Karatsev.

August 2023: ATP Tour 500 Citi Open Victory

In August 2023, Dan Evans won the ATP Tour 500 Citi Open in Washington DC, defeating Grégoire Barrère, Alexander Shevchenko, Frances Tiafoe, Grigor Dimitrov, and Tallon Griekspoor. As a result, Evans reached his highest ATP Tour ranking of world No. 21 on August 7, 2023.