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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 22: Team World captain John McEnroe at Lo Presti Park following the official team portrait on September 22, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 22: Team World captain John McEnroe at Lo Presti Park following the official team portrait on September 22, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
While players in the tennis world develop a sense of rivalry amid competitions, the sport also allows a great scope of creating unbreakable friendships. Tennis legends John McEnroe and Chris Evert shared the commentators’ box for a while, which turned out to be a spot where they built a healthy bond as well.
The community and fans experienced a shock as Chris Evert recently updated fans of undergoing another phase of treatment for a recurring cancer. As the WTA legend had to keep herself out of the commentary box this year, her colleague shared an emotional message.
John McEnroe misses Chris Evert’s presence in the commentator’s box
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Tennis legend John McEnroe recently shared his thoughts on missing ESPN colleague Chris Evert in a heartfelt message. The 18-time grand slam champion is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Highlighting the importance of fitness in sports, the tennis icon shared how her absence at the commentators’ box has been perceptible.
3/ A close up of Chris Evert in the commentary box. John McEnroe was in there as well, which was also rather thrilling #wimbledon pic.twitter.com/6W4CTdMrtj
— Gillian (@agnetha1972) July 6, 2021
McEnroe stated in the 2024 Australian Open Media Conference Call, “Obviously in our sport or any sport pretty much, you need to be fit. That goes without saying.” Expressing his long-built admiration for Evert, he added, “My favorite player growing up on the women’s tour, I loved Chrissie obviously, we miss her.”
The message from McEnroe gave out a genuine concern for Evert’s well-being as she fights for her good health against a big issue. However, it isn’t just McEnroe who has been concerned about Evert’s well-being as many other renowned names from the tennis world came forward to express their feelings for the legend.
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Martina Navratilova’s cuisine care for Evert
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Days after Chris Evert updated fans with the recurrence of her ovarian cancer, WTA legend Martina Navratilova showed a humble response towards the co-player. Navratilova, who also experienced a similar journey of fighting the same disease, not only approached her for support but also cooked delicious food for her.
Tennis icons Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova met as teenagers, forged one of the greatest rivalries in sports and then became close friends.
After 50 years, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova understand each other like no one else can. When cancer came, they both knew where… pic.twitter.com/F7zpeBoSDj
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 2, 2023
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As Evert found herself overwhelmed with the gesture, she took to social media to express her thankful feelings. “We’re in this together! 💪🏼👊🙏 Thanks for the delicious food @Martina ❤️,” the 18-time grand slam champion wrote. As the legend continues her tough fight against the illness, the support from co-stars surely explains that her presence is being missed.
