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SINGAPORE – OCTOBER 25: WTA Legend Ambassador Chris Evert of the United States talks during the WSJ+ Tennis Legends Series event on day 4 of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at the Conrad Hotel on October 25, 2017 in Singapore. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for WTA)
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SINGAPORE – OCTOBER 25: WTA Legend Ambassador Chris Evert of the United States talks during the WSJ+ Tennis Legends Series event on day 4 of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at the Conrad Hotel on October 25, 2017 in Singapore. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for WTA)
Chris Evert was the torchbearer of grace in tennis, especially during her playing days. However, the former American star could not stop herself from expressing her thoughts on the renowned actress Meryl Streep at the US Open final in 2018.
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The American legend, even when she was active on the court, never lost her temper. Tennis is a sport that brings out the raw emotions, but Evert stayed composed on the court. Thus, it was surprising to see an excited Evert after Streep’s presence in the US Open final.
Chris Evert went gaga over Meryl Streep
The 18-time Grand Slam winner met Meryl Streep during the nerve-wracking finals of the US Open in 2018. The final was held between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, which ended in favor of the Japanese star. Despite the surprising result, what caught Chris Evert’s attention and awe was something completely different.
I echo that. When I think of Meryl, I think of class, grace, kindness…and I can confirm this after meeting her! https://t.co/tFbv7lklxf
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) September 10, 2018
She uploaded a picture of hers with the legendary actor and stated, “I echo that. When I think of Meryl, I think of class, grace, kindness…and I can confirm this after meeting her!” Evert voiced her admiration for Streep and watched the match together.
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Back in 2018, Osaka defeated tennis legend Williams in the US Open finals to clinch the title. This year, however, she has not been able to perform well on the court. Nonetheless, she is still hopeful and is gearing up for the hard court major. It will be interesting to see if the Japanese player will get her grit back on the court.
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2018 US Open Tennis Tournament- Day Thirteen. Naomi Osaka of Japan with the winners trophy and Serena Williams of the United States with the runners up trophy with Chris Evert after the Women’s Singles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2018 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8th, 2018 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
On the other hand, 23-time grand slam champion, Serena Williams, has announced her retirement. She will try to win at the US Open, where she has clinched the title six times in the past.
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