60-Year-Old American Tennis Legend Brings in Chris Evert Example to Reveal How the Dating Situation Transpired in the Sporting World as Decades Progressed

We have seen tennis players having a once-in-a-blue-moon crossover with entertainment celebrities. This obviously hits the headline, however, the lack of “spicy crossovers” differentiate the old and new tennis trends. Chris Evert was one of the most sought-after tennis entities at her peak. Consequently, her dating life was the center of attraction. From dating American actor Burt Reynolds to marrying British tennis player John Lloyd, fans wanted to know every detail of her romantic life.

However, according to one former American tennis player, the lack of that sensational tabloid culture nowadays creates a gap.

The lack of sensational dating life tabloids concerns veteran tennis star

If some young tennis player reveals the news of dating someone from the entertainment realm, it surely will hit the headlines. But the lack of deep focus on that aspect of their lives is something that former world no. 1 Tracy Austin has felt.

In an interview with Express Sport, three-time Grand Slam champion Tracy Austin expressed her discontent with the lack of dating tabloid culture. She stated, “We don’t see a lot of it now.”

She gave an example of tennis legend Chris Evert. Austin stated, “With Chrissie dating Burt Reynolds and engaged to Jimmy and then she marries John Lloyd, that might pull in some fans who are not interested in sport and cross-courts and backhand lobs, you know what I’m saying?” 

Her intention was to expand the realm of sports to people who are interested in other things. Due to this celebrity dating culture, a lot more fans can get attracted to the sport.

She added, “There were a lot of just the tennis players you’ve got to respect them as champions but celebrities.” Giving her own example, she stated, “When I came home I was on so many different shows that didn’t have anything to do with tennis. So it kind of crossed over the barrier of just sports.”

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According to Austin, the lack of the same has obstructed the growth of the tennis fanbase. Nonetheless, we have seen the dating life drama of high-profile tennis players hitting the headlines once in a while even now.

When Drake took a dig at Serena Williams’ husband

Serena Williams and renowned rapper Drake were rumored to be dating each other. However, Williams never confirmed that.

But last year, Drake released a song called, “Middle of the ocean.” Apart from it being a great song, it came into the limelight after  he called Serena Williams’ husband “a groupie”. 

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Except for an indirect retort, Alexis Ohanian did not pay much heed to the situation. Consequently, the issue eventually died down. Do you think we need to bring back the dating tabloid culture? Let us know your views in the comments below.