Fans missed Chris Evert’s voice and analysis during the first two major tournaments of the 2024 season. However, the 69-year-old tennis legend has made a comeback at Wimbledon and is already making an impact. According to reports, after her duties at Wimbledon, she will return to New York for the 2024 US Open and attend the USTA Foundation’s gala fundraiser. Fans are ecstatic about her return!

Recently, Chris Evert tweeted a photo about Elina Svitolina‘s R3 match against Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur. She wrote, “Looking forward to @PatrickMcEnroe and my call on the Svitolina- Jabeur match on Center court ⁦@Wimbledon @espn.” After seeing the post, fans expressed their excitement to see the ‘ever-glowing’ Chris Evert back with a mic in hand!

In December 2023, Evert announced a recurrence of cancer, requiring long treatment procedures that kept her out of the Australian Open. However, she assured fans she would return for the rest of the Grand Slam season. In May, she briefly contributed her expertise for Eurosport at the French Open.

Her unending love for the sport is evident even 35 years after her retirement. Commentating and providing in-depth match analysis is more of a “passion” than just a profession for her. Here’s how fans reacted to seeing their “favorite” tennis icon back in the box.

“Glad to hear your voice” – Ecstatic fans shower their love for Chris Evert on her comeback to the commentary box

Chris Evert has vast experience in the sport, both as a player and commentator. She joined ESPN as a tennis commentator in June 2011, covering all the Grand Slam tournaments. The enthusiasm to hear her voice shows how well she has managed her role over the years. One of her fans wrote, “The best of the best, right there!!!!!!”

With 18 major singles titles, including three Wimbledon triumphs, Chris Evert is one of the best to have ever played the sport. Despite facing criticism for her commentary on players like Serena Williams, her popularity remains undiminished. This tweet is the answer to that question, “Glad to hear your voice! Hope you are doing well!”

Just like Evert, Patrick McEnroe, one of the most esteemed commentators in the industry also has a huge fanbase. Earlier this season, he predicted that Novak Djokovic would not win any Grand Slam titles while choosing Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the “heavy favorites” to win the Wimbledon this year. Time will tell if his picks are correct, but both McEnroe and Evert are currently enjoying their time at SW19. A fan wrote, “You look AMAZING my friend. It is SOOO good to see and hear you on the telecast. Patrick, you’re good too.”

Some fans couldn’t keep their emotions in check after seeing their “favorite player of all time” back in action. One fan recalled her fond memories, writing, “Chris you’re my favorite player of all time, and my favorite GIF! I played with your wooden Chris Evert racket in the 70’s I had an epic serve.” For those unaware, Wilson launched the Chris Evert Autograph racquet in 1976, and she used it until 1984 when she switched to the Wilson Pro Staff Mid. These racquets hold a special place in the hearts of Evert fans.

ESPN has a star-studded lineup to cover Wimbledon this year, including John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Brad Gilbert, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Rennae Stubbs, and Pam Shriver. Tennis fans are thrilled to see Chris Evert joining them. A fan tweeted, “You look great Chris. So glad you are commentating with the ESPN team.”

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