Chris Evert is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, with a career that spanned over four decades and included 39 Grand Slam singles titles. Of those titles, seven came on clay courts, making her one of the most successful players in the history of the surface.
However, in recent years, Iga Swiatek has emerged as the dominant force on the women's tennis scene, particularly on clay. Swiatek won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open in 2020 and has since gone on to win four more major titles, including two French Opens and one US Open.
Despite Evert's impressive record on clay, many experts believe that Swiatek is poised to surpass her as the best player of all time on the surface. This sentiment was recently expressed by tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who called Swiatek "the future of women's tennis" and predicted that she would win at least 10 Grand Slam titles in her career.
While Evert may not be able to match Swiatek's current level of play on the clay courts, she remains a respected and influential figure in the sport. She has been involved in various aspects of tennis, including coaching, commentating, and serving as an ambassador for the sport.
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