‘Thank You for Being My Rock’- Chris Evert Pens Down Emotional Note of Gratitude for Son as She Celebrates His Special Day
Chris Evert had an adorable message for the “rock” of her life. Since last year, the former American player has been fighting with a serious illness, but that couldn’t undermine her spirit. Reason? Evert’s wonderful kids! They didn’t let their familial bond get weakened by anything. After so many years, a “proud” mother’s confession shows how there is nothing more potent than love to heal the wounds.
Alex was born to the former player’s ex-husband David Mill, with whom Evert was married for 18 years. After retirement, Evert became a prominent commentator and a tennis analyst. She joined ESPN in 2011 and worked with Eurosport. Evert was diagnosed with Stage 1 ovarian cancer in December 2021. After intense battles that needed robotic surgery and chemotherapy leading to hair loss, the legend declared she was cancer-free on ESPN.
However, her day of happiness didn’t last long as she was diagnosed with the disease in December 2023. She missed the 2024 Australian Open due to chemotherapy but showed great resilience throughout her treatment. Her kids were her strength pillar at this moment.
“Happy 33rd birthday to my amazing son Alex ❤️. Thank you for being my rock the last few years when I’ve needed you. Watching you grow into the kind and caring person you are today fills me with pride. Here’s to many more years of love, happiness, and adventure! ❤️ Mom,” wrote Evert on Instagram. Her statement highlighted how Alex had comforted her during her crucial days. As a mother, this might be her biggest achievement in her life.
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Evert has been very close to her children. Last year, she dropped a similar wish for Alex, showing her closeness with her firstborn. Alex aka Alexander Mill was born on October 12, 1991, and made Eevrt a first-time mother. needless to say where his position lies in the legend’s heart. “Happy Birthday to my eldest son, Alex! so proud to be your mama…Love you to the moon and back❤️” Evert wrote on Alex’s birthday last year.
She shared some amazing photos of the mother-son duo. However, the audience was moved when Evert’s firstborn replied with an even more adorable comment that said, “Love you, ma!” Chris Evert always spoke about how caring her children are. However, the credit goes to the legend only, as she offered great parenting to them. Once, she had a detailed discussion about it that highlighted how good techniques help children grow positively.
Different parenting techniques helped Chris Evert have a loving family
In an interview with the Daily Mail in 2016, Evert spoke about her unique parenting technique. Because my upbringing was so strict, so black and white with no gray, I went the other way with my sons. I listened to them; and let them talk me into letting them stay up an extra hour at bedtime. I probably could have been stricter, but I’d tell them, “Just do your best.” As a result, they are very kind and loving,” she said. Her statement echoed her method that nurtured her kids potentially and allowed them to be sensitive.
Chris Evert’s bond with her children warms the fraternity’s heart with absolute delight. After so many years, the way her kids love her shows her talent in motherhood too. As supporters of the sport and its legends, we hope Evert will always be surrounded by her loved ones to fight any odds in the future.
