Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has inspired many young athletes and stars. For the last few weeks, she has been facing criticism and scrutiny from fans. Haters and trolls continue to throw shade, despite her remarkable achievements on the court. Recently, a fan posted a harsh tweet about her skills on Twitter. The tweet sparked outrage among tennis fans and pundits. Even the legendary Chris Evert quickly came to Andreescu’s defense.
Evert’s response to the hater’s comment also garnered the attention of the tennis world. Fans and followers praised her for standing up to the critic and defending Andreescu.
Chris Evert jumps to defend Andreescu from a troll on Twitter
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Despite the criticism she has faced, Andreescu has emerged as one of the brightest stars on the WTA tour. Andreescu has continued to impress pundits with her skill on the court. However, she has also faced scrutiny for her perceived lack of consistency. Some fans have even questioned her ability to maintain her form.
Time to admit that people on Twitter very often suck. https://t.co/X6Lg0rmbiW
— Stephanie Myles (@OpenCourt) March 14, 2023
Despite the challenges she faces, she has shown herself to be more than capable of handling the pressure and scrutiny that comes with being a top athlete.
Without hesitation, Evert fired back at the critic. The ‘Ice Maiden’ retorted that he clearly knew little about tennis, while also making it clear that he had no right to criticize Andreescu’s skills. She tweeted, “NOOOO, you obviously know little about tennis!!!”
NOOOO, you obviously know little about tennis!!! https://t.co/2NeUsH8Op0
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) March 15, 2023
Fans praised the tennis legend for standing up to the hater and defending the Canadian. Throughout her career, Chris Evert has been a vocal advocate for fair play and mutual respect among players. Her response to the hater’s comment was a clear reflection of those values.
Many fans pointed out that Chris Evert’s response was a perfect example of the kind of support and encouragement that young athletes need. Nevertheless, it is always heartening to see other players and fans come to the Canadian’s defense when she is unfairly attacked.
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The Canadian star shares her thought on haters and the Netflix series
A few months back, Andreescu appeared on a Match Point Canada podcast. During the interview, she discussed her new mindset for the upcoming 2023 season and her game plan. She also shared her thoughts on the Netflix docuseries, BreakPoint, and revealed that she is a big fan of the show.
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Despite the show receiving mixed reactions from fans and critics, Andreescu defended it. She stated that it provides great insight into what goes on during the tour. The 2019 US Open champion appreciated the stars of the docuseries and found the show emotional, as she could relate to the players’ experiences. Andreescu also expressed her surprise at the show’s negative reception and did not understand why so many people hated BreakPoint.
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