But the deeply emotional crowd in Louis Armstrong Stadium gave Evert a prolonged and sentimental standing ovation , saluting an outstanding sportswoman who had grown up right before their eyes through the years .
She secured 18 Grand Slam singles championships .
The deeply emotional crowd in Louis Armstrong Stadium gave Evert a prolonged and sentimental standing ovation , saluting an outstanding sportswoman who had grown up right before their eyes through the years .
She secured 18 Grand Slam singles championships .