The gifted Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari, who is currently making waves on the world stage, opened up about the lasting influence of tennis legends Martina Navratilova and Chrissie Evert.

The first was Chris Evert’s 7-5, 6-4 win in the 1978 U.S. Open final over Pam Shriver. While it was Chrissie’s fourth straight Open title, it’s the 16-year-old Shriver’s presence that’s ...