Daniel Evans, also known as Dan Evans, is a British professional tennis player known for his crafty all-court game, fighting spirit, and ability to produce strong results against higher-ranked opponents.
He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 21 in 2023 and has won two ATP singles titles.
Born in Birmingham, he turned professional in 2006 after starting with squash and has represented Great Britain in Davis Cup ties, including the 2015 winning team.
His career has included notable comebacks and consistency on grass and hard courts despite facing challenges along the way.
Profile
- Full Name: Daniel Evans
- Stage Name: Dan Evans
- Born: 23 May 1990
- Age: 35 years old
- Birthplace: Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Professional tennis player
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: David Evans and Bernadette Evans
- Siblings: Clare Evans, Laura Evans
- Spouse: None
- Girlfriends: Aleah
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $5 million
Early Life and Education
Daniel Evans was born on 23 May 1990 in the Hall Green area of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Born to David Evans, an electrician, and Bernadette Evans, a nurse. He has two older sisters named Clare Evans and Laura Evans.
He first played squash with his father at age seven at the West Warwickshire Sports Club in Solihull before switching to tennis around age nine or ten.
He trained at Edgbaston Priory Club from age 10 and moved at age 13 to live with a host family in Loughborough while attending the LTA academy at Loughborough University. His ethnicity is British, and his religion is unknown.
Career
Dan Evans began his professional tennis career in 2006 after starting with squash and switching to tennis as a junior.
He worked his way up through Futures and Challenger events, showing early promise but facing setbacks including a 12-month ban in 2017 for a positive cocaine test.
He made his breakthrough with consistent results and strong performances in Davis Cup, contributing to Great Britain’s 2015 title-winning team.
He achieved notable growth by winning his first ATP title at the 2021 Murray River Open in Melbourne and his second at the 2023 Washington Open, where he defeated top players en route.
These victories helped him reach a career-high ranking of No. 21 and deliver deep runs in Grand Slams, including a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open.
His crafty style and mental toughness earned him respect across the tour despite ranking fluctuations and injuries.
Dan Evans has built a career marked by resilience and big-match competitiveness.
He has earned over $9 million in prize money and remains a key figure in British tennis, inspiring fans with his never-give-up attitude and contributions to national team efforts while continuing to compete at the highest level.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @danevo.official
- Facebook Handle: Unknown
- Twitter Handle: Unknown
Personal Life
Dan Evans is not married and has no children. He has been in a long-term relationship with Aleah since around 2017, when they met while she was working in Winchcombe. Aleah, originally from the Cheltenham area, frequently travels with him and supports him at major tournaments including Wimbledon and the Olympics. The couple keeps their personal life relatively private and has lived together in Cheltenham, though Evans has also been based in Dubai at times.
Net Worth
Dan Evans has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
He built his wealth primarily through ATP prize money exceeding $9 million in career earnings, along with endorsement and sponsorship deals from brands such as Wilson, LUKE 1977, and others.
