Dan Evans concluded his singles career on Thursday with a second-round loss in the Wimbledon qualifying tournament at Roehampton in southwest London. The match was delayed earlier in the day due to a temporary power outage, which disrupted the electronic line calling system.

Evans, 36, who had previously announced his intention to retire following Wimbledon, fell 7-5, 6-0 to Australia’s 28th-seeded Tristan Schoolkate. The defeat ended Evans’s attempt to secure a place in the main singles draw, where he was not granted a wildcard. Despite this, Evans will continue to participate in the tournament through men’s doubles, partnering with Henry Searle.

Schoolkate, ranked 147th in the world, expressed respect for Evans after the match, highlighting the British player’s contributions to the sport. "Dan is a phenomenal player and I wish him all the best for after his career," Schoolkate said. "I have looked up to guys like him for a long time." Evans notably helped Great Britain capture the Davis Cup title in 2015.

Elsewhere on the British front, Jack Draper advanced to the quarter-finals of the Eastbourne event, a key warm-up for Wimbledon. Draper, under the guidance of new coach Andy Murray, overcame fellow countryman Jack Pinnington Jones 7-5, 6-4 amid challenging heat conditions.

Draper is continuing his return to form after battling persistent arm and knee injuries that have hampered his career in recent seasons. He is set to face Canada’s Gabriel Diallo in the quarter-finals, aiming to secure a semi-final berth.