Tennis icon Chris Evert recently weighed in on the ongoing discussions surrounding Caitlin Clark, asserting that the professional basketball league ought to fully embrace the star guard rather than allow her massive popularity to become a point of contention. Evert shared her perspective on social media in response to a widely circulated claim regarding a prominent ranking, though the specific accolade referenced was slightly inaccurate regarding its criteria.
In late 2025, a major publication placed Clark fourth on a specialized list recognizing powerful women in sports, making her the highest-ranking active athlete included. That same compilation featured several other notable sports figures, including executives and prominent players from basketball and tennis.
Clark's historic impact on viewership and ticket sales has been well-documented across multiple seasons. During her rookie campaign, national broadcasts drew tens of millions of unique viewers, while overall attendance saw a massive jump compared to previous years.
Her team broke longstanding franchise attendance records, a trend of drawing massive crowds that carried directly into the following season. Across multiple major television networks, games featuring Clark and her squad consistently ranked among the most-watched broadcasts of the year, further cementing her profound influence on women's athletics.
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