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…