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About Chris Evert
With a career total of 158 singles championship wins, Christine Marie Evert is considered as one of professional tennis’ greatest female players of the 1970s and 1980s.
She was 16 years old when she debuted in the Grand Slam through her participation in the US Open in 1971. Four years later, she won the Wimbledon and French Open Championships.
As of January 2021, Evert is the record holder of the highest number of consecutive years an athlete has won at least a Grand Slam title, which stands at 13.
Family Life
Her father, Coach Jimmy Evert, trained her from the age of five. She had four siblings; one of them was the late tennis star Jeanne Evert. Her three ex-husbands include golfer Greg Norman, ski racer Andy Mill and tennis star John Lloyd. She dated tennis player Jimmy Connors in the 1970s.
Achievements
She was ranked world number 1 by the WTA every year from 1974 to 1981. As of 2020, she was the record holder of the highest Grand Slam finals appearances (34).
Trivia
She has served as the Women’s Tennis Association’s president.
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Famous quotes by Chris Evert
Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you have that self-esteem, is dangerous.Chris Evert
I think team sports probably teach you more about giving - about being unselfish and being flexible.Chris Evert
I was labeled at a young age - Miss Unemotional, Miss Cool, and that would carry over to my press conferences.Chris Evert
When you're a famous, successful person at 16 years old, the rules change for you. Everybody is doing things for you to make life easier so you can go out and play. And I think you miss out on lot of growing up and a lot of reality checks.Chris Evert
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Chris Evert's Popularity
Chris Evert is a famous American tennis player, who was born on December 21, 1954. As a person born on this date, Chris Evert is listed in our database as the 15th most popular celebrity for the day (December 21) and the 57th most popular for the year (1954).
People born on December 21 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Chris Evert is the 759th most popular Sagittarius.
Aside from information specific to Chris Evert's birthday, Chris Evert is the 6201st most famous American and ranks 5th in famous people born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
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