News about Chris Evert

After tennis legends said hosting the WTA Finals in Riyadh would be a "significant step backward to the detriment of not only women's sport, but also women," the Saudi ambassador takes aim at Marina Navratilova and Chris Evert for their "outdated" views

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 30, 2024
Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert's ambassador to the United States has prompted concerns about the possibility of staging the WTA Finals in Riyadh "outdated stereotypes and western-centric interpretations of our history." Saudi Arabia, according to reports, could be in line to host the WTA's showpiece event, which was held in Cancun last year. Navratilova and Evert said that taking the WTA's season-ending tournament to Saudi Arabia would be a'significant step backward to the detriment not only of women's sport, but also of women's.

Novak Djokovic shares heartfelt message of support for Chris Evert after the tennis legend, 68, revealed her second ovarian cancer diagnosis in two years and said she will not broadcast at the Australian Open

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 14, 2023
Novak Djokovic has sent Chris Evert a letter of support after the tennis legend was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in two years. The 68-year-old, who has won 18 singles Grand Slam tournaments, announced last week that her ovarian cancer had returned and that she would not watch ESPN while undergoing surgery. Djokovic wrote on X, the platform that once known as Twitter, 'Sending prayers and strength to Chris Evert.'

Martina Navratilova rallies around close friend Chris Evert, just days after she announced her second ovarian cancer diagnosis... despite tennis legends battling the disease in gruelling 2023, sharing 'delicious food.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 11, 2023
Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert (left) joined together to share some 'delicious food' only days after Evert revealed her second ovarian cancer diagnosis. The two former tennis champions have had a difficult year, with both of them fighting multiple cancer battles. Navratilova (right), who is currently cancer-free after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer in January, held Evert at her house, with tennis fans adoring the two women together.

Chris Evert, 68, announces his second ovarian cancer diagnosis since 2021 and says she will not be broadcasting at the Australian Open during recovery, but promises to return to ESPN's booth "for the remainder of Grand Slam season!"

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 9, 2023
Chris Evert has been diagnosed with cancer for the second time in the last two years. While recovering from injury, the Tennis Hall of Famer said she would not be able to watch the Australian Open for ESPN while receiving medical attention. 'I never wanted to hear this diagnosis, but I'm happy that it was early,' Evert said in a statement published by ESPN. In the same pelvic region, doctors discovered cancer cells.' All cells were discarded, and I have started a new round of chemotherapy.' In December of 2021, the 68-year-old Evert was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She underwent chemotherapy in May 2022, reminding the world that her doctor was positive that the disease would not return because it was caught early. Evert is the 18th Grand Slam singles champion. The Australian Open will begin next month. 'I'll be ready for the rest of the Grand Slam season!'Evert said.

As the kingdom extends its clout in another field, the WTA Finals are expected to migrate to Saudi Arabia, but the decision is likely to spark controversies in tennis

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 8, 2023
MIKE DICKSON: Saudi Arabia's increasingly aggressive efforts into golf are likely to be followed by a decision to move the women's tennis tournament's year-end finals to the United Kingdom. Mail Sport reports that both sides have reached an agreement to transfer the WTA Finals to Saudi and is just waiting for the signatures of both parties, with repercussions from Jon Rahm's switch to LIV. However, it's a worry that any of the women's game's legends will react, particularly Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's legendary pair.

As they mark their 13th wedding anniversary, Greg Norman breaks the'marriage curse' with third wife Kirsten Kutner

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 27, 2023
After the spectacular failure of his first two marriages, Greg Norman seems to have well and truly settled down with his third wife, Kirsten 'Kiki' Kutner. Laura Andrassy, a retired professional golfer, went from a 25-year marriage to an 18-month marriage with tennis star Chris Evert. Kutner's New Idea revealed on Monday that the entrepreneur has found his ideal match and ended his "marriage curse."

Brad Gilbert, Coco Gauff's coach, was lauded for his articulation and humility. Chris Evert sings of the 19-year-old's praises as well. In fact, the entire tennis world has changed... Coco Loco!

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 10, 2023
MIKE DICKSON OF NEW YORK: After receiving an invitation in late July to work with the new US Open champion Coco Gauff, veteran coach and analyst Brad Gilbert realised two things first hand. Not only was she eager to work and learn, but she was also mature beyond her 19 years, was articulate and sympathetic.

EXCLUSIVE: Saudi Arabia will TREBLE  WTA Finals prize money to £12m and pay an £8m staging fee as part of their bid to bring the showpiece event to Riyadh this year

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2023
Exclusive BY MATT HUGHES: Saudi Arabia has offered to treble the prize money for the WTA Finals to £12 million and pay a £8 million staging fee in order to bring the showpiece event to Riyadh in November. The WTA Board is set to decide on the location for this year's finals in meetings, which will be hosted in New York next week, with Washington, Prague, and Monterbey all competing to stage the season-ending championship. Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, tennis legends, have condemned the WTA's willingness to host tournaments in Saudi Arabia and said they did not participate in them, leaving the Board with a dilemma.

How Martina Navratilova's wife Julia Lemigova  has supported tennis champion wife through cancer after overcoming 'murder' of both her son and his billionaire father

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
Julia Lemigova, 51, the 66-year-old, who cut her hair short yesterday in what she described as a 'f**k cancer' style, has been aided by her wife of seven years Julia Lemigova, 51, throughout her cancer battle. Julia has often praised her wife, saying she 'immagines her every day' and that battling cancer was like 'playing singles against the nastiest double partners she has ever encountered in her life.' Julia, who was born in Soviet Russia in 1972, the daughter of a colonel in the USSR army, has suffered with her own personal tragedy, including the death of her infant son. She has appeared on the Real Housewives of Miami and has had a fruitful career as a model, becoming the last ever Miss USSR.

SYLVIA PATTERSON reveals her delight at returning to the'miracle of normalcy' after two grueling years of therapy

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 23, 2023
Sylvia Patterson (left) of the United Kingdom warns people not to die unless you, your family, or your acquaintances die.' 'Right now,' she says. You can't believe it's tomorrow that you can't count on.' Make sure you're up to date by checking in on today.' Keeping Alive is Her book. Sane is still Sane. The book is out right now. Deborah James, the late Dame of Plymouth, is seen on the right.

The tennis stars who have discovered passion with fellow participants

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 4, 2023
Nothing new is blossoming at Wimbledon - Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert were dubbed 'The Lovebird Double' when they both won Wimbledon in 1974, but there does seem to be plenty of couples at Wimbledon this year. (Pictured from left: Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, Katie Boulter, and Tomas Machac are among the notable couples remarking at Wimbledon this year. Bjorn Fratangelo and Madison Keys are inset top, with Bjorn Fratangelo in the middle. Inset bottom: Daria Gavrilova and Luke Saville)

Harry will do well to watch this portrait of the Queen's remarkable life: ROLAND WHITE reviews television

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 12, 2023
ROLAND WHITE: Are they secret monarchists at Channel 4? You wouldn't expect so from the station's cheeky 'alternative' Christmas greeting or last month's alternative coronation coverage. However, Elizabeth Through A Lens (Ch4), the Red Arrows' television equivalent of bunting, street parties, and a fly-past, was on display last night. An interview with Paddington Bear was all that was missing. This was supposed to be about the late Queen's relationship with the camera lens in theory. 'Elizabeth II was without question the most photographed and well-filmed woman that ever lived,' one expert said.

Martina Navratilova recounts her shock at the onset of a mysterious double cancer diagnosis

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2023
In an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored tonight, the tennis legend revealed she was left in tears after realizing she had a tumour while doctors were collecting samples from her breast. The 59-time Grand Slam champion referred to her bout with the disease as the "most thing" she's ever had to face, she said she feared she would not see next Christmas. The 66-year-old said she was flooded with love from her family, Jimmy Connors, Sue Barker, and her big brother Chris Evert, commenting that the last few months have brought her and her wife Julia 'closer together.' Nevertheless, she has now confirmed she's all clear of the disease after her battle, saying "quitting is just not in my DNA" and breaking down in tears as she remembered the time she rang a bell in the hospital to announce she was cancer-free.

Chris Evert, a tennis legend, has announced that she is cancer-free with a '90 percent chance' that it will not return

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2023
Since being diagnosed with Stage 1 BRCA-related ovarian cancer, American women's grand slam icon Chris Evert confirmed she is cancer-free. Evert revealed that she had been diagnosed with the BRCA-1 variant of the disease that killed her sister Jeanne in February of 2020 in a heartfelt story on ESPN. But Evert says that doctors were able to detect the disease early and treat it effectively, despite the fact that it will never return.'

In a recent documentary, the glamorous tennis stars appear

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2023
FEMAIL has announced the tennis stars who will be highlighted in the series as part of Netflix's latest Drive to Survive style film Break Point. The first five episodes, focusing on Melbourne Park, Indian Wells, Madrid, and Roland Garros, will be available from January 13. In June, the season's other five installments - which include Wimbledon, Eastbourne, Queens Club, the United States Open, WTA Finals, and ATP Finals - all arrived.

In the midst of a cancer diagnosis, Martina Navratilova's ex tennis rival Chris Evert joins a chorus of well wishes

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 3, 2023
Chris Evert, whose rivalry with Martina Navratilova is regarded as one of the best in sports history, said she will support the tennis great in her fight against cancer as she did for her earlier this year (pictured together at Wimbledon in 1978 and 1999). Since finding a swollen lymph node in her neck in November, Navratilova, 66, a Wimbledon champion, said she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. Evert joined Billie Jean King in leading the campaign for the Czech-born tennis star, with a tweet on Friday: 'Thinking of Martina Navratilova today and encouraging her journey, as she did mine, with love and prayers.' Martina, you know this is a woman who takes on challenges with both strength and tenacity...You got this, Martina.'

When his deal comes to an end in early 2023, ESPN's Chris Fowler could'move to Fox.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 4, 2022
If Chris Fowler, one of ESPN's longest-serving hosts, is set to leave the 'Worldwide Leader' after his deal with Disney comes to an end in early 2023. The 60-year-old is the last months of the nine-year contract he signed with Disney-owned ESPN in early 2014. Fowler is best known for reporting college football and tennis, as both a play-by-play commentator and studio host. He and his on-air partner Kirk Herbstreit have arranged eight College Football Playoff championships together, and he's also partnered with tennis legends like Chris Evert and John McEnroe for coverage of the US and Australian Opens, as well as Wimbledon. Fowler's deal comes at a time for ESPN, which has reportedly doled out lucrative contracts to many of the network's top performers, including: Troy Aikman ($18 million a year) and Joe Buck ($15 million), as well as First Take's Stephen A. Smith ($12 million).

Jessica Pegula, the granddaughter of billionaire Bills' owner, takes the helm of a US Open championship

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2022
Jessica Pegula, the daughter of the Buffalo Bills' owner, has been on the radar this year, but she has now focuses on a US Open title. It's the fourth time Pegula has appeared in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam, with three of those appearances coming this year. In other ways, Pegula has had a fruitful year, with greater exposure due to her play leading new sponsors.

Serena Williams' last ever tennis match is most watched in ESPN's 43-year history

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2022
Serena Williams' defeat at the US Open on Friday in her last match of her glittering career was the most watched tennis telecast in ESPN's 43-year history. At Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, Williams' third-round defeat to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic drew 4.8 million viewers from 7:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. In the 10:15 p.m. quarter, ET and peaked with 6.9 million viewers. When Williams and her sister Venus emerged from the courts of Compton, California, as teenagers, they went on to dominate and change the image of the predominantly white sport.

Bill Clinton is left red in the face as he enjoys a cozy chat with sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 30, 2022
At the US Open, President Bill Clinton and Dr. Ruth Westheimer were seated next to one another, piqueing the interest of tennis commentators. The two characters could be seen animatedly conversing with one another. The 94-year-old Dr. Ruth, who died on the face, could be seen giving the former president, 76, a playful tap on the chest.

Serena Williams' six US Open victories are among the 23-time Grand Slam champions expected to win more

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 29, 2022
Serena Williams has one last tournament awaiting her after 26 years in competitive tennis. In her homeland and around the world, a final opportunity to enshrine the Williams name into the tapestry of tennis. Serena is clearly going out on her terms, as seen in this article. In Vogue, the 40-year-old said she would step away from tennis and immerse herself in a life beyond the sport.

Former tennis greats have a LOT of glamorous relatives

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 19, 2022
Anna Ermakova, Boris Becker's model, was seen frolicking in Monaco this week, but she is not the only relative of a former tennis great who is living the high life. The offspring of Eighties and Nineties heroes, including Ivan Lendl (centre), Jimmy Connors, and Noah Noah, all live glamorous lives that rival their thousands of social media followers. Emily (right), 31, of John McEnroe, is following in the footsteps of her actress mother Tatum O'Neal and pursuing a career in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Talia Graf (left), the niece of German-born player Steffi Graf, is making a name for herself in the fashion industry.

In the first round of the forthcoming Cincinnati Masters, Serena Williams defeats Emma Raducanu

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 12, 2022
Emma Raducanu, the defending US Open-champion, has been drawn in the Cincinnati Masters, beginning this weekend. Williams announced that she will step down after the US Open this year.

Serena Williams' shock retirement announcement sparks 'unprecedented' demand for US Open tickets

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 9, 2022
Very few athletes are so prominent in stature that they have their own gravitational fields. Serena Williams is undeniably one of them, and today provided another example of the 'Serena effect,' after Williams, arguably the best tennis player in history, announced that she would retire following the US Open this year. Chris Widmaier, a United States Tennis Association (USTA) spokesman, said the demand for tickets had hit a point that no one had predicted.