1.   One difference is that when Evert retired, tennis lost a terrific champion.

2.   There is also the widely held belief that tennis itself is losing some of its appeal -- a trend that has been apparent in declining television ratings.

3.   When Navratilova retires, tennis might lose its greatest player ever.

4.   Thanks to a last minute change of plan, Wilander was spared his life and tennis did not lose one of their most honourable champions.