As the tennis world eagerly awaits the 2023 US Open at Flushing Meadows, American tennis icon Chris Evert shared her thoughts on the growing talent from the United States that could win the title. In an interview with Tennis Connected, she highlighted the impressive growth of young Americans and identified names to watch out for.

Evert’s unique perspective adds depth to the story, drawing parallels between her own experiences and the promising future of American tennis.

Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff, rising stars ready to shine

Evert began by talking about Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff, two young athletes who are making a name for themselves. Evert talked about how Fritz and Gauff had some impressive victories recently and are strong competitors to watch out for during the US Open. Evert, who is also associated with Rolex like Fritz and Gauff, said, “It’s great to see so many young Americans doing well. Both Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff have had some big wins throughout the calendar years and are definitely ones to watch on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.”

Evert also emphasized the importance of playing on home soil, especially in prestigious tournaments like the US Open. “Not every player is lucky enough to have a home slam, so there’s always something special about a player who is playing in one,” she said, according to Tennis Connected. This sentiment of Chris Evert resonates the most as it immediately takes us to how Serena Williams won 6 of her 23 Grand Slams at her “home soil,” at US Open, which fun fact, is tied with Chris Evert’s record of winning 6 US Open, and is also the highest no. of times a WTA player has won at US Open.

A glimpse into Evert’s cherished moments

In the interview, Evert was asked about her personal favorite among the Grand Slam tournaments, given her staggering 18 Grand Slam singles titles. She shared, “This is such a tough question, partly because they all have a special meaning to me in some way. My first Wimbledon meant the most to me because growing up it was always perceived as the biggest and most prestigious Grand Slam tournament to win.”

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Chris Evert’s interview with Tennis Connect gives us insights into the promising talents of Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff, setting the stage for a new era of American tennis excellence. Evert’s own experiences add weight to her opinions, underscoring the importance of the US Open as a “home slam” and paying tribute to players like Serena Williams.

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