Evert – sportsmanship, 1983
…Bill

I remember a match on TV in 1983…I think it was the semis of the Canadian Open, but I wouldn’t stake my life on it. Chris’ opponent had hit what Chris thought was a winner but the Chair Umpire would not overrule the call of out. I will never forget this…On the following return of serve, which was a fairly puff-ball easy serve to return, Chris just walked to the opposite side of the court as the serve left her opponent’s racquet, just giving her the point to be fair! The crowd went wild in appreciation of that level of fairness. I can’t imagine it happening today. Chris was just a class act. I miss her! Thanks for the opportunity to share the memories!!!