Tennis legend Chris Evert criticized WNBA players for a lack of sportsmanship after a game between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun saw several ejections and technical fouls. The incident involved Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who was poked in the eye and shoved to the ground by Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles. Jacy Sheldon was also given a flagrant foul.
The controversy continued when Sophie Cunningham retaliated with a hard foul on Sheldon, leading to both players being ejected from the game with 40 seconds left. Tennis legend Chris Evert took to social media to express her disappointment, saying “When will these ladies realize, accept, and appreciate @CaitlinClark22 is the best thing that ever happened to women’s basketball?”
The incident has raised concerns about sportsmanship in the WNBA, with Evert stating that it’s a bad look for the sport. Clark had previously been involved in similar incidents, including being hit in the eye during a game against the Sun last year.
WNBA officials have faced criticism after the game, with Crew Chief Ashley Gross saying “After the foul by Sheldon, Clark reacted in an unsportsmanlike manner.” Fever coach Stephanie White also expressed her disappointment, urging WNBA officials to do better in controlling heated matchups.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/06/19/sports/tennis-legend-chris-evert-rips-wnba-stars-for-not-appreciating-caitlin-clark