“I was petrified of you”: Chris Evert shocks US Open crowd with surprising words for Cliff Drysdale after 46 years at ESPN

Tennis legend Chris Evert paid a heartfelt tribute to Cliff Drysdale at the 2025 US Open, marking his retirement from ESPN after 46 years. Evert shared amusing anecdotes from her early tour days, highlighting Drysdale’s charismatic presence. Fellow commentators like John McEnroe also celebrated Drysdale’s kindness and significant contribution to tennis broadcasting.