Was wondering if, Chris, if you and John could sum up the strongest memories of her, the impact she’s had and just what she’s done for tennis, if this is indeed one of her last tournaments or her last one?ĬHRISSIE EVERT: You know, I think that for me, she’s been very inspirational off the court. Q- Obviously one of the main stories, expected stories here at the Open is going to be Serena Williams and the apparently strong possibility this will be her last Open and perhaps last tournament. And who is going to be able to do that? That’s the challenge. You’ve got to put out your A game for seven matches in a row. And as John said, these two weeks, you’ve got to play top line, your A game. But certainly he has a shot.ĬHRISSIE EVERT: I’m looking at the top five guys, and Novak six, Zverev, let’s say we take them out, any one of those four - Medvedev, Nadal, Alcaraz and Tsitsipas - any one of those four would have to be have a great chance. Plays with a joy that I think we all love and has made incredible advances in the last year. But Alcaraz is certainly the guy that’s made the biggest impact the last year. I mean, it’s trending towards what’s happening in the women’s, where there’s any number of players that could win it, in my book. If Kyrgios was able to sort of keep his head together the last couple of months the way - if he could continue to do that, he’d actually be one of the two, three, four guys you would say also has a chance.īut I think because of the uncertainty of Novak, as well as Rafa - is he 100 percent healthy, for example - it certainly opens the door for a bunch of guys, to me, to have an opportunity to break through. But I’ve heard varying reports.Īnd obviously Alcaraz, a lot has happened with him. I don’t know, for example, maybe you journalists can tell me what the situation is with Novak Djokovic because I think that bears, what happens with him if he’s able to come in - as of what I know right now he isn’t. But obviously the draw has not been made. JOHN MCENROE: Yes would be the short answer. Do you think he’s right? Do you think there are any other contenders to pick up a maiden title this year? Q- Nick Kyrgios has picked Alcaraz to win. They discussed a wide range of topics in the sport, including many aspects of Serena Williams – her impact, legacy, future and her chances at the US Open.ĮSPN’s exclusive first ball to last ball coverage – all courts, all matches, all days across platforms – begins Monday, August 29. Other Players Discussed: Djokovic, Nadal, Venus, Medvedev, Osaka, Fernandez, Federer, Alcaraz and Auger-AliassimeĮSPN’s Exclusive First Ball to Last Ball Live Coverage Begins Monday, August 29ĮSPN analysts and tennis legends Chrissie Evert and John McEnroe spoke with media today, previewing the US Open, which Chrissie won six times – a record she shares with Serena Williams – and John won on four occasions.