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Naomi Osaka news: Former world No 1 admits players need to be ‘thick-skinned’
Criticism, negative opinions and heckling are sadly “a price that successful people pay” with former world No 1 Chris Evert saying Naomi Osaka will need to develop a thick skin.
Rafael Nadal news: Tennis great thinks Spaniard’s injury is a blessing in disguise
Rafael Nadal sustained a rib injury during the Indian Wells Masters and it has him side lined for at least four weeks meaning he can’t climb up the rankings and defend his No 4 spot, but tennis legend Chris Evert believes this will be a good thing for him in the long run.
Rafael Nadal injury blow 'a positive for him' as Chris Evert explains benefits
Rafael Nadal's injury sustained at the Sunshine Swing might actually be "a bonus", according to tennis legend Chris Evert. The Spaniard wants to take his French Open title back this year, but his preparations for the event have been disrupted after cracking a rib in California.
Serbian world No. 1 Novak Djokovic set for Carlos Alcaraz clash at Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic is set to return to tennis at the Monte Carlo Masters and could meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals should the pair progress. The 18-year-old Alcaraz has been tipped by Chris Evert to win more than 10 Grand Slams, and Dominic Thiem has described him as an ‘unbelievable player’ after his win at the Miami Open last weekend. Ad/> The win sees him move up to No.
'Positive for him' - Why Chris Evert believes Rafael Nadal injury time off is 'a bonus' ahead of French Open
Tennis legend Chris Evert has explained why Rafael Nadal's enforced time off due to injury is actually «a bonus» ahead of the French Open. The 2022 Australian Open champion has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a cracked rib suffered during his defeat in the final against Taylor Fritz in the California desert at Indian Wells. Ad/> Nadal was visibly struggling to breathe during the match, saying afterwards that he was finding it “difficult”, having had to lie down at times to receive treatment.
'Toughest thing ever' - Emma Raducanu praised for handling 'brutal' impact of fame
Emma Raducanu has been praised by Chris Evert for how she’s handled the British tabloids and insists her priority is still tennis.
Iga Swiatek named the ‘heavy favourite for Roland Garros’ by tennis great
Iga Swiatek is the “heavy favourite” to win the French Open this year as she has the offence, defence, counter-punching and slide to be unbeatable on the surface, according to former world No 1 Chris Evert.