Overview
- Evans confirmed in early June that he will retire after this year’s Wimbledon and was not included in the final list of men's singles wildcards announced on June 18.
- Wimbledon awarded eight singles wildcards to Grigor Dimitrov, Stan Wawrinka, Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery, Jack Pinnington Jones, Toby Samuel, Felix Gill and Harry Wendelken while Evans was left out.
- Ranked about No. 244, Evans is not high enough for direct entry and accepted a doubles wildcard with Henry Searle but must play qualifying at Roehampton starting June 24 to try to reach the main draw.
- Fans and commentators have voiced strong criticism on social media, noting Evans’ long service to British tennis and his choice to forfeit 500 ranking points to play doubles with Andy Murray at the 2024 Olympics.
- Wildcard decisions are discretionary and are often used to promote young domestic talent or reward current form, and this omission has renewed debate over LTA and All England Club priorities and whether the system should change.