'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Eurosport expert Chris Evert has expressed her excitement about the «very interesting» rivalry that is emerging between Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who she believes could end up being the «Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis». Evert spoke about the concern that many felt with the retirement of Serena Williams, but has made it clear that the rising trio of women's tennis could develop a rivalry that is comparable to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the men's game.

Ad The tennis legend believes that the three stars, who have five Grand Slam singles crowns between them, have what it takes to be «three great champions» over the next few years — starting with the next major at Roland-Garros in May. ATP MiamiDjokovic has 'no regrets' at missing Indian Wells and Miami Open20 HOURS AGO «What I'm excited about as we get into talking about the women's game is that there are three players now that could be the Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis, and we know who they are: Iga, Aryna and Elena,» Evert told Eurosport's Arnold Montgault.

«I see a rivalry with those three that could be very interesting. We thought when Serena retired, 'oh, my gosh, women's tennis is in trouble, and where's the next champion going to come from?' »I think we're looking at where the next champion is going to come from — if not three great champions." Exclusive: Evert predicts ‘fireworks’ in Raducanu v Andreescu clash in Miami Exclusive: 'I'm in awe, flabbergasted' — Evert stunned by Alcaraz brilliance On Rybakina specifically, Evert added: «I don't think her personality was one that she took advantage of after winning Wimbledon to the extent that other players have in the past with