I was a bit perplexed that the LTA didn't offer me one into main draw, myself," said Evans.
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The Bolivian junior standout recently won his first ATP Challenger title at the Lima Open in Peru.
If Evans defeats Prado Ángelo, the British veteran will progress to face either fellow countryman Johannus Monday or 28th seed Tristan Schoolkate in the second round of qualifying.
A potential final-round qualifying matchup for Evans would feature one of Henrique Rocha, Nicolás Mejía, Tseng Chun-hsin, or Gustave Heide, with Rocha holding the highest ranking as the ninth seed in the qualifying tournament.
While Evans looks to secure a singles main draw berth through the qualifiers, he remains guaranteed a spot in the tournament after accepting a doubles wildcard alongside Henry Searle.
Tennis fan accounts on Instagram noted that Evans previously sacrificed defending his Washington singles title in 2024 to play Olympic doubles with Andy Murray.
The main draw ceremony for the tournament is scheduled for Friday, June 26, at 10 a. m.
British Summer Time, as reported by journalist Michal Samulski.
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Top seeds Jannik Sinner and defending women's champion Iga Swiatek will learn their tournament paths during the draw, with Sinner heavily favored due to the absence of Carlos Alcaraz from the 2026 event.
