American legendary tennis player Chris Evert often uses her social media to express her opinion about tennis and other things. In recent times, she defended a few tennis players like Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu, as she slammed their haters.
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Previously, she praised the likes of Andy Murray and his fighting spirit, even at this age. Interestingly, the 7-time French Open champion once hailed the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, for her amazing tennis prowess.
Chris Evert praised Kate Middleton for her amazing tennis skills
Last year, in September, Kate Middleton played some tennis with the US Open 2021 champion, Emma Raducanu. After the match, Raducanu praised the Duchess of Cambridge for her incredible skills in tennis. After seeing this news, Evert took to Twitter and praised Middleton.
She wrote, “Her form/ technique is unbelievable!!! You can tell she’s played lots of tennis in her life!“
Her form/ technique is unbelievable!!! You can tell she’s played lots of tennis in her life!👍 https://t.co/VhRWsHhBap
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) September 25, 2021
Last year, British star Emma Raducanu shocked the world by winning the US Open as a qualifier. After her amazing victory, the Royal family congratulated the young Brit for her success on US soil. After Raducanu’s win, Middleton visited her in the National Tennis Centre in southwest London.
Along with Raducanu, there were a few other tennis players as well, including Joe Salisbury, Gordon Reid, and others. They all had a fun doubles match and Middleton partnered with Raducanu. Speaking about Middleton’s tennis prowess, Raducanu said to reporters, “her forehand is incredible.”
Evert once defended Raducanu
After winning the US Open in 2021, Raducanu’s performance went downhill. Moreover, she suffered from multiple injuries this season, which also cost her the chance to compete in many tournaments.
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It is also worth noting that Raducanu has received many endorsements and deals after the US Open success, which brought out the criticisms of many fans on social media. At that time, Evert slammed her critics, and tweeted, “And the doubters think Emma is more focused on endorsements and appearances? I don’t think so…”
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And the doubters think Emma is more focused on endorsements and appearances? I don’t think so…💪👍👏 https://t.co/ts115Wcz98
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) May 2, 2022
Currently, Raducanu is in the US, preparing to defend her title at the US Open this year. Before that, she will play at the Cincinnati Masters, where she will face the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams, in the opening match.
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Irrespective of the result, it will be a lifetime opportunity for the 19-year-old Brit, as she will play one of the greatest ever tennis players for the first and possibly the last time in her career. Notably, Serena announced that she will retire after the US Open this year.