Vulture puts Evert, Roddick among best athlete SNL sketches

Sure, there's Charles Barkley, perhaps pro sports' huckster in chief. Then Wayne Gretzky, and the Brothers Manning—Peyton and Eli Manning.

And then: Chris Evert and Andy Roddick. Though 14 years apart, in 1989 and 2003, respectively, the two now-retired tennis stars have hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live and more than held serve. In a new listiclefrom the New York tastemakers at Vulture—timed to the episode hosted by J.J. Watt, NFL star and former Caroline Wozniacki beau—Evert and Roddick landed in a crowded field of best SNL sketch stars (hosts) including Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, and more.

Both have a go-to skit, as the experts of comedy would have it. For Roddick, this is not quite it:

And Evert's comic chops in her promo clip might have left a bit to be desired:

Still, in this unranked mix of top skits as performed by professional athletes, Evert consorted with the likes of Mike Myers and Jon Lovitz, while Roddick withstood an oral assault from Jimmy Fallon, who portrayed a radio DJ who wouldn't let him get a word in during a verbal volley.

Join the fun for Roddick portraying himself—his exasperated self—and stay for Evert playing a character named She Beast, Ruler of the Courts of Clay.

Those sharp-tongued volleys fly fast on SNL, and Evert and Roddick managed decisive victories in their late-night showings, as paired with musical guests the Eurythmics and Dave Matthews, respectively. Come, let us all count down the days until Serena Williams takes a similar turn at 30 Rock.