Dan Evans is one of British tennis’s most distinctive and resilient competitors. The Birmingham-born right-hander reached a career-high ranking of world No. 21 and has won two ATP Tour titles, defying the power-dominated modern game with craft, intelligence and one of the finest slice backhands in tennis rather than brute force. A regular member of the Great Britain Davis Cup and Olympic squads, Evans remains one of the tour’s most entertaining players to watch and a difficult opponent for anyone on his day.

Player Profile

Detail	Info
Full name	Daniel Thomas Evans
Date of birth	23 May 1990
Nationality	British
Height	5ft 9in / 175cm
Plays	Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
Turned pro	2006
Coach	Mark Hilton
Highest ranking	World No. 21
Grand Slam titles	0

Current World Ranking & Recent Form

Evans reached a career-high of world No. 21 in 2023 and has long been a fixture in British tennis, combining singles with strong doubles results. One of the most experienced players on tour, his craft-based game and competitive longevity have kept him relevant across more than a decade at the top level. For his live results, current tournament and next opponent, see our Dan Evans next match guide.

Selected career results:

Tournament	Result	Notable
Washington Open 2023	Champion	maiden ATP 500 title
Murray River Open 2021	Champion	maiden ATP Tour title, beating Félix Auger-Aliassime in the final
US Open 2021	Fourth round	came from two sets down in a deciding-set tiebreak

Playing Style & Strengths

Evans is a throwback in the modern game, relying on variety, touch and tactical intelligence rather than raw power. The cornerstone of his game is one of the best backhand slices on tour — a low, skidding shot he uses to disrupt rhythm, change pace and draw opponents forward into uncomfortable positions.

He complements that with deft hands at the net, a willingness to come forward, and an ability to redirect pace and construct points in unconventional patterns. His serve and forehand are effective rather than dominant, but his court craft and shot variety make him a genuinely awkward opponent, particularly on faster surfaces where his slice and net play are most rewarded.

Career Highlights & Grand Slam Record

Achievement	Detail
Murray River Open 2021	Maiden ATP Tour title, beating Félix Auger-Aliassime in the final
Washington Open 2023	Won his first ATP 500 title
2024 Paris Olympics	Competed in the men’s doubles alongside Andy Murray

Stat	Figure
Grand Slam titles	0 (best result: fourth round)
ATP Tour titles	2 (Murray River Open 2021, Washington 2023)
Signature shot	Backhand slice
Highest ranking	World No. 21

Head-to-Head Records

Across a long career Evans has faced — and at times beaten — many of the leading names in the game, with his variety-based style capable of troubling bigger hitters on his preferred faster surfaces. His maiden Tour title came against the highly rated Félix Auger-Aliassime, underlining his ability to upset more powerful opponents.

For full head-to-head comparisons, visit our tennis head-to-head records hub.

Tournament Schedule

Evans contests the Grand Slams and the ATP Tour calendar in both singles and doubles, with faster hard courts and grass best suited to his slice-and-volley game. For his current entry list, draw, next opponent and how to watch, see our Dan Evans next match guide and the ATP Tour hub.

Dan Evans Betting Tips & Predictions

Evans’s betting profile rewards an understanding of surface and matchup: his slice-led, variety game is most dangerous on quicker hard courts and grass, where he can disrupt powerful baseliners. He is a shrewd each-way and head-to-head consideration against opponents uncomfortable facing his low slice and net play, while his experience makes him a reliable competitor in tight matches.

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FAQs

What is Dan Evans’s career-high ranking?

Evans reached a career-high of world No. 21 in 2023. Track the live standings on our ATP rankings page.

How many titles has Dan Evans won?

Two ATP Tour singles titles: the 2021 Murray River Open, where he beat Félix Auger-Aliassime, and the 2023 Washington Open, his first ATP 500 crown.

What is Dan Evans’s signature shot?

His backhand slice, widely regarded as one of the best on tour — a low, skidding shot he uses to break opponents’ rhythm and draw them into uncomfortable positions.

What is Dan Evans’s best Grand Slam result?

The fourth round, reached at the US Open, where he famously came from two sets down in a deciding-set tiebreak.

Where is Dan Evans from?

Evans was born in Birmingham, England, and represents Great Britain.

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