Chris Evert, an American professional tennis player, retired as the number one world player. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships and holds many records in professional tennis history. She served as the president of the Women’s Tennis Association for 11 years. Beyond her playing career, she also reached the finals of more Grand Slam singles tournaments than any other player in history, winning at least one major title for 13 consecutive years and reaching the finals in 34 different years. Evert’s net worth is estimated to be $16 million.
During her career, Chris Evert never lost in the second or first rounds of a Grand Slam singles tournament. Steve Flink, a tennis writer, named Evert as the third-best female player of the 20th century, after Navratilova and Steffi Graf. Evert’s win-loss record on clay courts, her favorite surface, remains impressive at 316 wins and 20 losses. That’s the best singles record in the Open Era for any professional man or woman, with a win-loss percentage of 96.89-1309.
Today, she operates a tennis academy in Boca Raton, Florida. She also helps coach the high school tennis team at Saint Andrew’s. Since 2009, she has been a contributor to Tennis Magazine and since June 2011, she has also been involved in tennis on ESPN.
Grand Slam Debut and 1970s Winning Streak
At the age of only 16, Evert made her debut in the 1971 US Open, winning four consecutive titles and finishing second in the French Open the following year. In the ensuing five years, she achieved the world No. 1 ranking, winning two Grand Slam tournaments, including a record 16 victories, and finishing the year with a 7-100 match record. As part of her consecutive 55-match winning streak, Evert won both the Wimbledon Championships and the French Open. However, she ultimately fell to Billie Jean King in straight sets in the semifinals.
“Evert holds the most Grand Slam titles, with 10, while playing on clay. She has been particularly exceptional on clay courts, winning 125 straight matches on that surface. Evert finished with a match record of 126-7 and went on to win two more US Open titles, extending her dominance through 1977 and 1978. In 1976, she had one of the best years of her professional career, winning both Wimbledon and the US Open titles. Evert earned the moniker “Ice Maiden” due to her dominant performance and stoic demeanor.”
Playing Style
Evert, known for her game of counterpunching, was often credited with revolutionizing tennis as a baseline player. She had exceptional mental endurance and excelled in court coverage, particularly showcasing her skillful footwork. Additionally, she possessed an astonishingly effective drop shot and was the first woman on the WTA tour to successfully employ a double-handed backhand.
Notable Achievements
Martina Navratilova once again made her way to the final and last Grand Slam title, this time at the Australian Open, two years later. Among her greatest accomplishments in the 1980s, she beat Evert at the French Open in 1986.
Her winning percentage in singles matches on clay courts is a remarkable 94.55%, which stands as a WTA record. Alongside this impressive feat, Evert holds the highest winning percentage in singles matches in the history of the Open Era, with a staggering 90.00%. Her dominance is further evident in her record of 101-13 at the US Open, which reflects the most singles match wins in history. Notably, she has won a record-breaking 18 Grand Slam singles titles, including six at the US Open and a record seven at the French Open. Evert decided to retire from professional tennis in 1989 after the US Open.
Post-Playing Career
Chrissie launched a line of activewear and tennis apparel called Tail, and four years later she became a commentator for ESPN’s Grand Slam tournaments. In 2011, she also started contributing and publishing to Tennis Magazine, and she helps coach the high school tennis team at Saint Andrew’s School. Additionally, she owns the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida, along with her brother John.
Career Earnings
Chris Evert earned several million dollars in endorsement deals. After adjusting for inflation, the prize money she earned during her professional career is just under $9 million.
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Early Life
Evert, who was the youngest player in the history of the competition, was chosen to join the US Wightman Cup team after defeating Margaret Court, the world’s top-ranked player, and notably defeating Françoise Dürr in an eight-player tournament in North Carolina. In 1970, Evert emerged victorious in the national 16-and-under championship and subsequently received an invitation to participate in an eight-player tournament in North Carolina. In that same year, she made her debut in a senior tournament, where she reached the semifinals against Mary-Ann Eisel. During this period, in 1969, Evert achieved the top ranking as an under-14 girl in the country. As a teenager, she attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Evert began her tennis lessons at the age of five under the guidance of her father, who was a professional coach. She has four siblings: Jeanne and Clare, her sisters, and John and Drew, her brothers. Chris Evert was born on December 21, 1954, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Colette and Jimmy.
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Personal Life
However, the relationship fell apart and the wedding was called off; at the age of 19, Evert got engaged to Connors. The two occasionally played together on mixed doubles teams; during the 70s, Evert had a heavily publicized romance with fellow top tennis player Jimmy Connors when she was on her hot professional streak.
In December of 2009, the couple parted ways, and ultimately ended their marriage. After 15 months, Evert tied the knot with her third spouse, Australian golfer Greg Norman. Two years later, Evert exchanged vows with downhill skier Andy Mill; they welcomed three sons named Alexander, Nicholas, and Colton, and eventually ended their marriage in 2006. However, Evert and Lloyd eventually reconciled, but eventually divorced in 1987. The relationship suffered as a result of Evert’s involvement with British singer Adam Faith, which led to a separation. In 1979, Evert married her first spouse, British tennis player John Lloyd.
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