‘Committed Herself and Won 18 More’ – Chris Evert Gives It Back to a Serena Williams Fan Over Her ‘Infamous’ Letter Controversy

Chris Evert is one of the most prominent veterans of the sport. Therefore, her words hold value, reach the masses and affect their thought process to a certain extent. However, the issue with the same is that her critical nature is also out in the open. And some in the crowd don’t appreciate it. Especially when it’s about their favorite player, Serena Williams.

The 18-time Grand Slam champion recently spoke about the young blood Coco Gauff’s gameplay and ignited the deep-seated anger in Williams’ fans. The fans linked her comments on the 18-year-old with her famous open letter to Williams.

Evert is under the microscope for her criticizing nature

Gauff, after claiming a straight set victory throughout the US Open, suffered a similar defeat as her opponents in the quarterfinal. The Cincinnati Masters champion Caroline Garcia outclassed her in sets of 6-3, 6-4. And her game brought a long critical analysis out of the American veteran, Chris Evert. However, that didn’t land well among the fans as one wrote, “Chris Evert is as bad at calling game for Coco Gauff as she is Serena.”

While another added, “Chris Evert’s attitude towards Serena Williams has been going on for a long time. Check out this letter she wrote to Serena in 2006.”  

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Although Evert’s fans were coming to her rescue, the former World no.1 felt the need to justify her stance and explain how it only made Serena a better player. She wrote, “And afterwards she committed herself and won 18 more…”

Evert wrote a letter to Williams in the year 2006 explaining how she needs to invest her energy fully on the sport and pointed out the drop in her level from when she debuted. She received massive outlash back then, and it seems like the wounds are still fresh among the fanbase.

Serena Williams’ achievements post Evert’s letter

The seven-time French Open champion is one of the most skilled broadcasters and analysts currently covering the sport. She strongly believes her open expression of disappointment helped Serena achieve greater heights. Therefore, let’s discuss what the former World no.1 who retired this season claimed after the letter.

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Williams clinched five Australian Open, two French Open, four US Open and five Wimbledon trophies post the incident. Also, she claimed 8 doubles Grand Slams and brought American one singles and two doubles gold medal from the Olympics.

Do you think Evert’s letter had any influence on the sudden upturn in Serena’s performances on the tour?