After 50 years, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova understand each other like no one else can. When cancer came, they knew where to turn. Click below to read the full article from The Washington Post. Bitter rivals. Beloved friends. Survivors.

Ellie Coleman and Emma Jackson: An Unbreakable Bond Story Links Jackson Bio Coleman Bio by Morgan Pruchniewski, Duke Athletics Communications Student Assistant DURHAM — While Ellie Coleman and Emma Jackson are now teammates for the Blue Devils, their bond goes far beyond that. Coleman and Jackson have known each other since they were just 11 years old. As the top juniors from their home states of Michigan and Illinois, respectively, they frequently ran into each other at tournaments in the Midwest, teaming up for some and competing against each other for others. “The thing I’m most proud of them is…

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EVERT ONE ON ONE In 2018, the WTA named its World No.1 Trophy for Chris Evert – a fitting tribute to the player who sat atop the computer rankings when they were introduced on Nov. 3, 1975. Evert went on to hold the top spot for a total of 260 weeks. Since then, another 26 women have ascended to No.1 and 13 of them share the distinction of also being a year-end No.1, a feat Evert achieved five times. While the official Chris Evert WTA World No.1 Trophy was designed to be presented to each new No.1 in perpetuity, the…

Chrissie’s View SPRING TRAINING Winning tennis matches doesn’t have to be complicated. I come from the school of thought that the player who makes the fewest mistakes wins most often. Of course, simplicity doesn’t necessarily equate to ease. It’s a disciplined approach that focuses on the essentials: lots of first serves in; move your feet; value every point. Be in the moment and don’t get caught looking back or ahead. Having a strong mental game can make up for many ills on the physical side. Do those things and you’ll frequently find yourself in a winning position. This issue is…

The only certainty of the 2021 tennis calendar is that it’s filled with uncertainty. Concerns over the lingering pandemic have forced early-season tournaments, including the Australian Open, to juggle various staging scenarios. Positive news of a potential vaccine points to greater optimism for the summer months

When the news came my way that Colette Evert had passed away at 92 last Thursday, it hit me awfully hard. She was an extraordinary woman I had known well since 1972, and was the matriarch of a close-knit and strikingly accomplished family of seven, joining forces with her singularly devoted teaching pro husband Jimmy to raise five remarkable children—including their renowned daughter Chris—in Fort Lauderdale, Fla

Tennis academies come in all shapes and sizes, with missions that can vary greatly from one academy to the next. Just like no two tennis players are exactly alike, neither are academies that train junior players.

As fans of such athletes as hockey star Wayne Gretzky or basketball legend Larry Bird will ask, why rush when you can just be there? Rarely did the 18-time major champion arrive late to the ball.

Counted among the greatest tennis players , this winner of 18 Grand Slams titles has been ranked an all-time fifth best performer in women’s singles. She holds the record of an 89.97% victory percentage – the highest in singles (among men & women) – during the sport’s Open Era. She also topped the Women Tennis Association year-ending rankings several times.