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Andy Roddick is famous for being blunt and remains in the news after launching his podcast, "Served with Andy Roddick." It is a place where the 42-year-old has spoken in detail about several issues affecting the tennis world, both on and off the court.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / July 21

Chris Evert Agrees with Novak Djokovic’s Social Media Claims: 'People Who Are Critical Are Not Happy'

Novak Djokovic criticized the trolls on social media for hurting players’ mental health in one of the press conferences at the Wimbledon Championships.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / July 17

Chris Evert Bluntly Reacts to Claims of Not Rooting for Jannik Sinner During Wimbledon Final Against Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner avenged his French Open defeat with a four-set victory in the Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz. Former player Chris Evert was on Centre Court on Sunday, enjoying the match.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 17

'Who said I was not rooting for Sinner': Chris Evert claps back at fan for bizarre take on Wimbledon final

Chris Evert hit back at a fan for their bizarre take surrounding the Wimbledon final and the perceived notion that she wasn't rooting for Jannik Sinner and that it was to do with his failed drugs test.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 19

'We were a much smaller group': Chris Evert shares insight about holding power during playing days

Chris Evert has shared how much power she enjoyed during her playing days. The 70-year-old retired from the sport in 1989. She lifted 18 Grand Slam titles in her illustrious career.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 17

'The men had people doing this for them, building their tour': Chris Evert claims Grand Slam success is not the marker of great players

Often in tennis, there is a huge obsession with Grand Slam titles and using that exclusive metric to measure the overall success and greatness of an individual within the sport.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 9

'You have to adjust': Chris Evert blasts Aryna Sabalenka for controversial remarks after French Open final defeat

Chris Evert has responded to controversial comments from Aryna Sabalenka after the French Open final defeat. The 27-year-old came second-best in a high-intensity affair on Saturday against Coco Gauff, who lifted her first-ever title at the Roland Garros with a score of 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / June 8

Chris Evert Slams Aryna Sabalenka’s Controversial Comments About Why She Lost to Coco Gauff in the French Open Final

Aryna Sabalenka succumbed to a disappointing defeat against Coco Gauff at the Roland Garros final. The Belarusian didn’t receive the loss well as she vented her frustration during her post-match interview.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 5

'She never quits': Chris Evert praises Coco Gauff’s attitude in French Open quarterfinal win over Madison Keys

Former world number one Chris Evert has praised America’s Coco Gauff after her impressive outing in the French Open. The second Grand Slam of the year is moving towards conclusion as the semifinal lineup in both men’s and women’s categories has been completed.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 30

'Did we think this would be us in 50 years?': Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert mark 50 years since first Slam clash

It's been 50 years since the first Grand Slam encounter between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, an emblematic rivalry that blossomed into a deep friendship over the years.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 30

'He does everything so well': Chris Evert highlights what makes Jannik Sinner more consistent than Carlos Alcaraz

Former world number one Chris Evert has highlighted what makes Italy’s Jannik Sinner so consistent compared to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. Both players are already regarded as two of the best currently playing in men’s tennis in the singles category.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 29

'Top 10 can happen again': Chris Evert optimistic about Emma Raducanu's future

Chris Evert views Emma Raducanu's current level with optimism and suggests the possibility of her return to the top-10. The British No. 2 fell in the second round of Roland Garros to four-time champion Iga Swiatek, but Evert believes her game is there to climb higher, though she still feels Raducanu needs to take another step forward.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 25

'It’s going to take a lot of mental strength' – Chris Evert weighs in on Iga Swiatek’s title chances

Seven-time Roland Garros champion Chris Evert has addressed the growing doubts surrounding Iga Swiatek’s form ahead of this year’s tournament. The American legend believes the Polish star needs to “reset and figure it out,” though she still sees Swiatek as a strong contender, especially given the Parisian clay that suits her game best.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 20

'How do you coach the greatest?': Chris Evert on why Djokovic-Murray split was the right choice

The 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert has weighed in on the recent split between Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray, just five months after their partnership began.

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 12

Chris Evert Will Be ‘Surprised’ If Novak Djokovic Wins His 25th Grand Slam Title

Novak Djokovic will turn 38 about a week later. At this age, one of his biggest rivals, Rafael Nadal, called him on his career at the Davis Cup last year.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Novak Djokovic Hit With Brutal Honesty From Tennis Legend Chris Evert

In a candid interview for Forbes from her home in Boca Raton, Florida, WTA legend Chris Evert offered a debatable assessment of Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam prospects, suggesting that while the Serbian great remains a formidable presence on tour, his days of winning grand slam titles might just be over.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / April 24

WTA Legend Chris Evert Claims Her Parents Were 'Fearful Catholics'

Tennis legend Chris Evert, recently opened up about how her upbringing shaped both her personality and her professional journey, shedding light on the often-overlooked role that family dynamics play in the careers of athletes.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / April 21

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

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

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 / TennisUpToDate.com / February 25

Madison Keys jumps to career-high ranking despite not playing since Australian Open, prompting praise for Chris Evert

Tennis star Madison Keys shocked the world by winning the 2025 Australian Open title, and the American's rise up the WTA rankings continues despite not having played a match since her victory at Melbourne.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 23

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 / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 25, 2024

Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova call women’s tennis in Saudi Arabia a ‘step backward’

Women’s tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova openly criticized the idea of hosting the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The former on-court rivals argued in a recent Washington Post op-ed, that such a move would signify a regression, not progress, in women’s sports.

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