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Dan Evans Tears Up Over Career Doubts at Wimbledon Press Conference

The former British No.1 revealed the weight of his recent ranking slide ahead of a first-round clash with Jay Clarke, with a potential Centre Court encounter against Novak Djokovic looming.

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Overview

  • Evans broke down in tears as he described feelings of inadequacy after his world ranking plummeted earlier this season.
  • The 35-year-old secured a Wimbledon main draw spot via wildcard following a slide to world No. 215 and is on the cusp of re-entering the top 150.
  • Back-to-back grass-court wins over top-20 opponents Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul at Eastbourne reignited his competitive confidence.
  • He opens against fellow British wildcard Jay Clarke, with the prospect of facing Novak Djokovic on Centre Court if he advances.
  • Despite entertaining retirement fears, Evans affirmed he will continue his career, driven by the incentive of high-profile showdowns.