Dan Evans has reached the third round at Wimbledon on three occasions in 2016, 2019 and 2021 Former British number one Dan Evans has been given a wildcard into the men's singles draw at Wimbledon later this month. Evans, 35, recently regained his place in the world's top 200 and the news comes two days after the former world number 21 earned his biggest win in two years. Two-time women's singles champion Petra Kvitova has also received a wildcard, which are given to players who are not ranked high enough for direct entry. Czech former world number two Kvitova is the only non-British player named in the initial batch of wildcards announced on Wednesday. Teenagers Mika Stojsavljevic - the US Open girls' champion last year - and Hannah Klugman - the French Open girls' finalist earlier this month - have also been given entry into the main draw. Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart, Francesca Jones and Heather Watson will join them, but French Open semi-finalist Lois Boisson is a notable omission. A stalwart of the British game, Evans said last year he did not want to be "coming back to ask" for a Wimbledon wildcard. But the world number 199 has been rewarded by the All England Club after continuing to persevere on the lower-tier ATP Challenger Tour. Evans has insisted he believes he still has the level to break back into the world's top 100 - which is good enough for direct entry into the sport's four Grand Slam tournaments. On Monday, he demonstrated his faith was well placed in an impressive win over 13th-ranked Frances Tiafoe in the Queen's first round. "I'm the first to harp on about the wildcards. It's not just about one week or one match. It's about what you do 52 weeks of the year," Evans said after beating former US Open semi-finalist Tiafoe. "Tennis is not just about the grass court season in Britain. It's great that we've got an amazing set of events, but there is other tournaments. "I haven't been good enough at those other tournaments, but I've still been professional, still train day in, day out."
British veteran Evans given Wimbledon wildcard
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Dan Evans, the former British number one and a seasoned competitor in tennis, has been granted a wildcard entry into the men's singles draw at Wimbledon, set to take place later this month. At 35 years old, Evans is currently ranked 199th in the ATP rankings but recently made an impressive comeback by regaining his position within the top 200. This news follows a significant victory in which he defeated 13th-ranked Frances Tiafoe in the first round of the Queen's tournament, marking his most notable win in two years. Evans has previously reached the third round at Wimbledon in 2016, 2019, and 2021, showcasing his capability on grass courts. He has expressed confidence in his ability to return to the top 100, which would secure him direct entry into Grand Slam events, emphasizing the importance of consistent performance throughout the year rather than focusing solely on the grass season.
In addition to Evans, the initial batch of wildcards announced includes notable players such as two-time women's singles champion Petra Kvitova, who is the only non-British player among the wildcards. The list also features promising young talents like Mika Stojsavljevic, the US Open girls' champion from the previous year, and Hannah Klugman, who recently reached the finals at the French Open. Other British players awarded wildcards include Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart, Francesca Jones, and Heather Watson, while the absence of French Open semi-finalist Lois Boisson has drawn attention. Evans has previously voiced his reluctance to seek a wildcard and has remained committed to his training and competition on the ATP Challenger Tour, demonstrating his dedication to the sport despite the challenges he has faced in recent years.
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