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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Honoree Chris Evert speaks onstage during the 33rd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner, which raised millions of dollars for the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at The New York Hilton Midtown on September 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis )

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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Honoree Chris Evert speaks onstage during the 33rd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner, which raised millions of dollars for the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at The New York Hilton Midtown on September 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis )
Chris Evert, the legendary American tennis player, was known for her ability to remain calm under pressure. However, even she couldn’t help but laugh at a cheeky comment made by Andy Murray. He recently played a marathon five-set match at the Australian Open 2023. The match was a thrilling one for all the fans. Both players gave their all in an attempt to secure a spot in the finals.
When compared to Murray’s grueling journey, which took more than 10 1/2 hours earlier in the week, this match’s ending time of 3 1/2 hours appeared quite brief. In the first round on Tuesday, he defeated 13th-seeded Matteo Berrettini in a five-set match. In the second round, which started on Thursday night and ended just before 4 a.m. on Friday, he defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis in a second five-set match.
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Evert tweeted a fitting one-word reply to Andy Murray over his d**k joke
It was a comment that many fans found to be surprising and refreshing. It showed that even the most fierce competitors can have a sense of humor. Evert’s comment also highlights the importance of having a sense of humor in sports. Tennis is a physically and mentally demanding sport, and it can be easy to get caught up in the intensity of the match. However, Evert’s comment shows that even in the most high-pressure situations, it’s important to be able to laugh and have fun.
Evert has always been known for her calm and composed demeanor on and off the court. However, her recent reaction to a cheeky comment made by Andy Murray during a post-match interview has certainly caught the eye of her fans.
Omg 🫣🫣🫣 https://t.co/PjRDpLiOEC
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) January 20, 2023
She tweeted, “Omg.” Murray is known for his quick wit and sense of humor. His comment was likely made in jest and not meant to offend anyone.
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Evert was able to not let it affect her opinion of him. Her reaction is a testament to the professionalism and class Murray has shown on the court throughout his career.
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Murray’s fairytale run at Australian Open comes to an end
Murray’s opponent in the third round, Bautista Agut, proved to be too much for him. The Spaniard defeated his opponent in four sets, 6-1 6-7 (7) 6-3 6-4, and when he earned match point, he appeared relieved to have finally prevailed. Before the third-round encounter, Murray had played for more than 10.5 hours. At times, he found it difficult to move across the court. Despite losing, he was given a standing ovation by the audience.
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