Evert is a retired American tennis player and undoubtedly one of the best in tennis history. She went through a period in the late 1970s where she completely dominated the women’s game and was thought to be almost unstoppable.
With 18 Grand Slam singles titles under her belt, it is well known that Evert rose to fame at an early age. What is generally unknown, though, is how fame affected her personal life and how she handled it.
In light of this, the American reflected on her struggles with fame in a recent interview with The Guardian. She stated that even if she gave a five-hour interview about fame, it wouldn’t be enough to convey the costs associated with her early success.
Evert went on to say that her future relationships with her husbands, siblings, and best friend were severely affected as a result.
“I wouldn’t call her a one-slam wonder, I like her technique” - Chris Evert on Emma Raducanu
During the same interview, Chris Evert remarked on 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu, opining that she wasn’t a “one-slam wonder.” She continued by praising Raducanu’s skills, particularly her serve and groundstrokes, and suggested that the Brit must demonstrate a “hunger” for victory.
Raducanu entered the US Open swing on the back of an underwhelming season and will begin her title defense with a first-round clash against Frenchwoman Alize Cornet.
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