Chris Evert’s Behavior Towards Naomi Osaka Over Coco Gauff Under Fire: “Isn’t Good Enough”

The highly anticipated 2025 US Open fourth-round clash between Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka was meant to be a showcase of tennis excellence, but it instead became the backdrop for a brewing commentary controversy. On the court, Osaka delivered a masterclass, defeating the third-seeded Gauff in a dominant straight-sets victory (6-3, 6-2) marked by her clean power and Gauff’s uncharacteristic 33 unforced errors.

However, the narrative surrounding the match quickly shifted from Osaka’s triumphant return to the behavior of 18-time Grand Slam champion and ESPN commentator Chris Evert, whose broadcast analysis ignited immediate and fierce backlash from viewers accusing her of blatant bias and unfair criticism.

The core of the controversy lies in Evert’s perceived focus on Coco Gauff’s emotional struggles and technical faults while failing to adequately credit Naomi Osaka’s commanding performance. Throughout the broadcast, Evert repeatedly highlighted Gauff’s “rough week” and the immense pressure she was under, often framing the match through the lens of the American’s disappointments rather than the Japanese star’s brilliance.

This approach led many fans to accuse the commentator of making incessant excuses for Gauff, as this fan wrote, “What would it take for Chris Evert to just say Coco isn’t the best player on the Court? Or that if someone like Osaka or Sabalenka doesn’t beat themselves, Coco isn’t good enough to win?”

This is a developing report…

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