Former American Player Once Disclosed an Unfortunate Jolt by the USTA Owing to Chris Evert Bias

Chris Evert established herself as one of the best tennis players in the world right from her debut season. A strong baseliner with a stoic and composed demeanor, the player went on to become one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport.

However, her rise also sidelined other players, which was not a pleasant experience for them. One such player was Elise Burgin, who was dropped from the 1988 Olympics team to let Evert be a part of it.

Elise Burgin expressed discontent over her removal from the Seoul Olympics team

The player was upset over the news of her removal, but more than that; she was discontent over the way she got to know about it. She said, “I had no knowledge of the contents of that release before it was issued.” The issue had presented the reason to be that of an injury. However, the player denied that and said, “As far as I’m concerned, I’ve fully recovered from the surgery”. 

Nonetheless, she did not show any hard feelings towards the tennis legend Chris Evert. She said, “Chris and I have been close friends for a long time, and everything between the two of us is fine.”

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Commending Evert for her gameplay, Burgin said, “Having such a legendary and exemplary champion as Chris participate in the Olympic Games can and will add to the quality that tennis as an Olympic sport truly deserves.”

How has Chris Evert established her legitimacy in the tennis realm?

Chris Evert, at the Seoul Olympics in 1988, could perform well and returned home with a defeat in the third round. Nonetheless, that does not summarize the legendary player’s glorious tennis career. The player won 18 grand slam singles titles during her career and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995.

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Her legendary rivalry with Martina Navratilova is regarded as the greatest rivalry in the history of tennis. Their storied on-court battles increased the popularity of the sport and brought much-needed recognition for women’s tennis.