Chris Evert reacts as reporter seemingly demands her and ex-fiancé Jimmy Connors’ iconic Wimbledon kissing picture to show love for tennis
American tennis icon Chris Evert has reacted to journalist Ed Werder asking for the famous image of her kissing fellow legend and former fiancé Jimmy Connors during the 1974 Wimbledon Championships. They were a prominent sports power couple in the 1970s.
The two’s rise to prominence was marked by their simultaneous victories at the 1974 Wimbledon singles, followed by their engagement. One of their most iconic photos was taken during the trophy photoshoot, of Evert kissing Connors on the cheek.
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The Tennis Letter tweeted a picture of Roger Federer and Serena Williams holding their winner’s trophies during Wimbledon 2009, asking:
“Which player made you fall in love with tennis?”
Werder demanded the 1974 picture featuring Chris Evert kissing Jimmy Connors:
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The star players’ relationship ended the following year.
Ed Werder shared his admiration for Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors earlier this year
Ed Werder has often expressed his admiration for Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors. In October, the 69-year-old was moved by the NFL reporter’s tribute to her and her fellow tennis legend.
The official US Open account invited users to share who sparked their passion for tennis. In response, Werder wrote:
Chris Evert had an impressive career winning 18 Grand Slams including seven French Open and six US Open titles. She also holds the record for the second-most singles titles in history with 157, behind her arch-rival Martina Navratilova’s 167, and was the first player to cross the 150-title milestone.
Connors also amassed numerous accolades, including eight Grand Slam titles. The 72-year-old holds the Open Era record for the most championships won (109) and was the year-end No. 1 player from 1974 to 1978. He bid farewell to his career in 1996.
