Daily Dose of Social Media: Tsitsipas’ unique cheer for Swiatek sparks laughter, as Evert calls for Navratilova statue at Wimbledon
Several legends headline a new Daily Dose of Social Media after Chris Evert joined the discussion about a potential Roger Federer statue at Wimbledon and proposed her great rival Martina Navratilova for the honor, considering that both hold the record for titles – male and female – at SW19. Evert also celebrated her 70th birthday today with special greetings from her colleagues.
On the other hand, the World Tennis League provided a fun moment during the last day of Round Robin when Stefanos Tsitsipas made a special cheer for Iga Swiatek from the sidelines, recalling the reaction the Polish player generates from fans when she plays at Roland Garros.
Evert supports Navratilova in Wimbledon statue discussion
A social media post sparked a debate about
whether Roger Federer deserves a statue at Wimbledon, more than two years after
his retirement. The Swiss Maestro is the most successful male Wimbledon
champion, with 8 titles between 2003 and 2017, along with 4 runner-up finishes.
Federer ended his career with a record of 105-14 (88%) at the All England Club,
the tournament where he achieved his best results.
The discussion, initiated by a user on X, was
joined by none other than 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert—who herself
won the Wimbledon title three times. Evert added to the conversation by
suggesting that her friend and great rival Martina Navratilova also deserves to
be considered for a statue at the iconic grass-court Grand Slam.
The women’s record at Wimbledon belongs to the
Czech-American Navratilova, who claimed 9 titles between 1978 and 1990,
including six consecutive wins (1982-1987). The 18-time Grand Slam champion
also reached three other finals at the tournament, finishing with an
extraordinary record of 120-14 (90%) at SW19.