Evert’s 50th US Open Anniversary Ignites Social Media Celebrations

Fans across Twitter rallied today to celebrate Chris Evert marking the 50th anniversary of her maiden US Open title at Forest Hills, reflecting on her impact and legacy at the 2025 tournament.

The milestone prompted an outpouring of admiration online, as past champions, analysts and tennis devotees highlighted Evert’s defining 1975 victory and its enduring influence on generations of players. The tribute underscores the tournament’s history and Evert’s role in shaping women’s tennis.

In 1975, Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong Cawley in a three-set final on Forest Hills’ clay courts, launching a run of four consecutive US Open titles and a lasting American dynasty. Today’s social media buzz contrasted modern stars’ accolades with praise for Evert’s pioneering achievements and mental toughness.

Fans applauded her on X:

• “Evert taught hard work wins. She showed every kid how to fight. Her matches are still lessons. Her name inspires. Greatness never leaves.”
• “Without players like Evert, there’d be no Serena, no Sharapova, no Swiatek. Respect the roots.”
• “True pioneer of the game-Evert doesn’t get talked about enough compared to today’s stars.”

Elsewhere, Evert herself revisited the moment when her mother’s tears in the stands made the victory unforgettable, telling Tennis.com that seeing her mother sob after the final made her realize the deeper significance of the win beyond trophies. She reflected that home-court support at Forest Hills and her 125-match clay-court streak set the stage for an enduring career.

With the 2025 US Open final looming, Evert’s reflections and fan tributes today serve as a reminder of her baseline artistry, competitive spirit and foundational place in tennis history.