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'What's wrong with them??': Chris Evert questions WNBA's silence after Caitlin Clark's Forbes recognition

Chris Evert has questioned the WNBA's response to Caitlin Clark's growing influence in women's sports, arguing that the league should be celebrating the Indiana Fever star rather than overlooking her impact.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Chris Evert Defends Mirra Andreeva as Her China Open Run Draws Aryna Sabalenka Comparisons

Mirra Andreeva may have missed out on another WTA 1000 title in Beijing, but Chris Evert was not about to let the criticism surrounding her run go unanswered.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 9

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova defend Coco Gauff after controversy at the China Open, ‘It’s really disturbing’

Coco Gauff endured a trying week in Beijing, with her run cut short in just the Round of 16. However, it was not her early exit which has had a lasting impact on the young American, but instead what happened during her Round of 32 win over Xinran Sun.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 9

'Really Disturbing'- Chris Evert Defends Coco Gauff as Online Racism Overshadows Her Character

Since she played the point at 15-15 while serving at 4-5 in the first set against Xinran Sun, Coco Gauff’s life has changed, and not for the better. The American has been targeted ruthlessly with racially abusive messages, something that has taken an understandable toll on her.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 8

'It’s really disturbing': Chris Evert speaks out for Coco Gauff as Martina Navratilova backs her

Coco Gauff has received public backing from two of tennis's biggest legends after a difficult week in Beijing, with Chris Evert defending the American and Martina Navratilova quickly joining her.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Chris Evert Thanks WTA for Special Gesture After Elena Rybakina Hoists World No. 1 Trophy

Aryna Sabalenka’s 99-week supremacy over the WTA Rankings was brought to an end by Elena Rybakina at the US Open. The Kazakh took over the No. 1 spot through her 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 triumph over Sabalenka in the final at Flushing Meadows.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 10

Aryna Sabalenka among GOATs earning fourth consecutive U.S. Open finals appearance

Aryna Sabalenka continued adding to her Tennis Hall of Fame resume with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula in the US Open semifinals on Thursday night.

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Tennis News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Martina Navratilova & Chris Evert Speak Out as Stan Wawrinka Finally Gets US Open Wildcard

The U.S. Open had initially snubbed three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka of a Wildcard entry to the 2026 tournament in his last season before retirement.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Coco Gauff Admits Ignoring Chris Evert’s Advice Until It Finally Paid Off

Not many players ignore the advice coming from an 18-time Major champion, but Coco Gauff is not shy in doing so. However, when the advice paid off for the World No.4 at Wimbledon, she disclosed the discussions she had with Chris Evert, which prompted her to make tactical adjustments to her game.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / August 17

Chris Evert Joins Martina Navratilova in WNBA Trans-Athlete Debate With Caitlyn Jenner Example

Unlike the WTA, the WNBA lacks clarity on whether a transgender athlete would be able to play in the league or not. Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham had recently sparked attention on the same by speaking out against transgender athletes in women’s sports.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 17

'Hateful, shameful, hurtful': Chris Evert comes to Iga Swiatek’s defence over social media abuse

Chris Evert has weighed in on the criticism surrounding Iga Swiatek, offering a strong defence of the Polish star after she opened up about the scrutiny she and her team have faced in recent months.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / June 25

Chris Evert announces ovarian cancer has returned

Tennis great Chris Evert announced Thursday on social media that her ovarian cancer has returned and that she will be unable to cover the 2026 Wimbledon Championships for ESPN.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 23

Chris Evert draws Seles-Graf parallel as Sinner’s dominance raises 'what if' question about Alcaraz

The 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert, while analysing the current Sinner–Alcaraz dynamic, made an immediate and explicit comparison to the Monica Seles–Steffi Graf rivalry, framing Jannik Sinner’s recent dominance as partly influenced by Carlos Alcaraz’s absence.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 12

'There’s no competition of whose cancer was worse': Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert revisit careers and cancer in Netflix film

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are set to headline a new Netflix documentary that revisits one of the defining rivalries in tennis history, while also examining how their relationship evolved far beyond the court.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / September 1, 2025

Chris Evert Fires Back: 'I’m Not Even On That Call!'

Look, we’ve all been there. You’re watching a match, getting annoyed at the commentary, and you fire off that angry tweet without double-checking who’s actually behind the microphone.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 19, 2025

'It increases your compassion for people' - Chris Evert delves into her new mindset after battling cancer

Known for her grit and determination on the court, retired WTA star Chris Evert was forced to rely on that disposition when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / April 21, 2025

American Tennis Legend Chris Evert Mourns The Loss Of Pope Francis

Tennis icon Chris Evert posted a moving tribute upon the death of Pope Francis, praising his legacy of compassion, diversity and reform in the Catholic Church.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / April 19, 2025

Chris Evert Shares Revealing Doping Test Story From Her WTA Career

Former WTA legend and world number one, Chris Evert took to twitter to share an honest and insightful doping test story from her final year on the tour.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 11, 2025

Chris Evert shares photos from Indian Wells with Romanian gymnastics legend

WTA great Chris Evert has led a very active life following her retirement, and the former American tennis star took to social media to share some pictures that included a pair of gymnastics legends from her era.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 23, 2024

Tennis legend makes stunning Novak Djokovic prediction

As Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of immortality, one legend believes he could walk away from the sport with his fifth US Open title.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 8, 2023

Chris Evert receiving treatment for cancer recurrence

Tennis great Chris Evert is dealing with a recurrence of ovarian cancer, and treatments will keep her off television broadcasts of the upcoming Australian Open.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / January 14, 2022

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert reveals she has ovarian cancer

Over her long and storied career, Evert won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, reached the No. 1 ranking in the world in 1975 and finished with a record of 1,309-146.

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 1, 2020