Inside the world of tennis, Ajla Tomljanović has found a mentor and friend in none other than the famous Chris Evert, demonstrating a friendship that extends beyond the tennis court. Together, Ajla Tomljanović and Chris Evert have accomplished amazing things, beginning with helping the Australian tennis player become a tennis ace.

The 18-time Grand Slam champion has been a constant source of support and direction for Tomljanovic over his career’s highs and lows, fostering their relationship both on and off the court. Recently, the 30-year-old Australian emphasized the pivotal role Evert has played in her career. At the same time, Tomljanovic made a poignant statement, asserting that her journey in tennis would not be the same without her unwavering support and guidance.

Ajla Tomljanovic is grateful to have Chris Evert

After dominating the tennis arena throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the former world number one is someone who has seen the sport closely. Although she is still a part of the tennis world, she is using her expert advice to help Tomljanovic create a name for herself in the tennis world. Recently, the Australian tennis player opened up about her relationship with Chris Evert.

A few days before, in one of the episodes of the cinema sessions during the Australian Open, Tomljanovic emphasized how her journey would have been incomplete without the 69-year-old American tennis legend’s involvement. She said, “Oh my God, yeah, I don’t think my career would be the same without the journey, I’ve had moving to Bokeh but more importantly, having that bond with Chrissy and her family.”

Along with that, she also highlighted how not only does she share a great bond with the 18th-time Grand Slam champion, but at the same time, she has a good understanding of her family as well. However, this is not the first time that the Australian has talked about what Evert means to her, and her tennis.

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Last year, the former world number 32 ranked tennis player opened up about how she’s a friend in addition to her tennis legend’s tag. Let’s take a look at how the former world number one played a huge role in building the Aussie’s tennis career.

Evert’s friendly equation with Ajla Tomljanovic

A few months ago, just after the 2023 US Open, the 30-year-old opened up about Evert’s version: she has all about friendship while being quite different from everyone in the tennis arena. In a candid interview, she stated, “Everyone knows Chris Evert. She’s such a legend, but to me, she’s just Chrissie. She was the person who, when I was 14, she was taking me to yoga on weekends. When I was 16 and 17, I was talking to her about boys.”

Along with that, she also highlighted how the way she helps her with tennis is just a huge bonus for her, on the athletic front. Apart from that, it’s a very friendly and comfortable bond that they both share in such a way that they even talk about boys together.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Tomljanovic and Evert’s bond? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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