Chris Evert

Tennis Legend

Christine Marie Evert / American tennis player / 18-time Grand Slam champion

Born: December 21, 1954 | Turned pro: 1972 | Retired: 1989

Professional Tennis Player Sports Commentator

Did you know: Chris Evert held the World No. 1 ranking for 260 weeks and won 157 singles titles during her career.

Career Highlights

1Grand Slam Titles

Won 18 Grand Slam singles championships.

Including 7 French Open, 6 US Open, 3 Wimbledon, and 2 Australian Open titles.

2Career Record

Achieved a 90% win rate (1309-146).

One of the highest winning percentages in tennis history.

3Rivalry with Navratilova

Faced Martina Navratilova 80 times.

Their rivalry is considered one of the greatest in sports history.

4Clay Court Dominance

Won 125 consecutive matches on clay.

A record that stood for nearly 30 years.

5Olympic Participation

Won bronze medal in 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Her only Olympic appearance as tennis returned to the Games.

Evert's consistency was remarkable - she reached the semifinals or better in 52 of the 56 Grand Slams she entered.

1Baseline Specialist

Master of two-handed backhand.

Pioneered the modern baseline game for women.

2Mental Toughness

Known as "Ice Maiden" for her composure.

Rarely showed emotion during matches.

3Technical Precision

Famous for accuracy and consistency.

Her groundstrokes were machine-like in their precision.

1Broadcasting Career

Works as tennis commentator for ESPN.

Provides expert analysis at major tournaments.

2Philanthropy

Founded Chris Evert Charities.

Organization helps disadvantaged children and families.

3Tennis Academy

Co-founded Evert Tennis Academy in Florida.

Trains young tennis players.

4Hall of Fame

Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995.

Recognized as one of the all-time greats.

Evert's legacy extends beyond her playing career - she has significantly contributed to tennis development and charitable causes.