The 'Chrissie' thing was coined by late Bud Collins, who used to conduct
inane interviews by the courtside wearing outrageous clothes.
I remember one exchange when Bud Colling thrust the mic in front of
Evert's face after yet another beatdown by Martina and asked the silly
question: "Chrissie, how are you feeling right now?" and Evert replied,
"Well, how do you think I am feeling?"
Bud was sweet on Evert and called her "America's sweetheart".