Dan Evans reveals text message pals send him about Olympics team-mate Andy Murray

Dan Evans has shared the cheeky text message his friends back in the UK send him about his Olympics team-mate Sir Andy Murray.

Evans is heading back to the UK following his and Murray's exit from the Olympic men's doubles quarter-finals in Paris, against the American duo of Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz. This final match at Roland Garros marked a poignant end to Murray's career, as the 37-year-old announced that he would be hanging up his racket after the Olympics.

Evans was full of praise for his doubles partner as he appeared on talkSPORT's Drivetime show alongside Gabby Agbonlahor and Andy Goldstein to discuss his Olympic journey.

Goldstein noted the 'Murray mania' that was swirling around the UK during the tournament and jokingly asked Evans: "Do you have to call him Sir when you're playing?"

Laughing off the suggestion, Evans said: "You know what, some of my mates always message and go 'How's Sir?' I've never called him Sir, I don't think I ever will."

Murray was honoured with a knighthood in 2019 to celebrate his two Wimbledon wins and double Olympic golds, as he recovered from hip surgery. Although Murray holds the official 'Sir' in front of his name, Evans clarified that he keeps it casual with his fellow sportsman, and treasured their moments together on the global stage.

Evans also noted that he wad content with playing second fiddle to Murray in the media, despite forming half of the doubles team.

Goldstein said: "Murray mania's gone a bit nuts over here, everyone wants you and him to get gold. I mean it literally has taken over all of the back pages now. But I started the question by saying, Murray mania - even though you hit the winning shot yesterday, the back pages are Murray's done it again. Do you mind