“Not having the record will take some pressure off me, but I am not glad to have lost it.”
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Chris Evert
Christine Marie Evert is an American former professional tennis player. One of the most successful players of all time, she was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 260 weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 seven times: 1974–1978, 1980 and 1981. Evert won 157 singles titles, including 18 majors. Alongside Martina Navratilova, her greatest riv…
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sports · American former tennis player (born 1954) · tennis player · also Chris Evert, Christine Marie Evert, Chris Evert-Lloyd, Evert
Born 21 December 1954 · Q14286
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2026· 18 entries
The Times of India: Inspiring story on motherhood: “Once I had my first child, I didn’t want to leave his side”- How Chris Evert found a deeper kind of happiness after becoming a mother
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Yahoo Sports: Chris Evert Calls Out ‘Hateful’ Comments As Iga Swiatek Opens Up About Receiving Negativity After Canadian Open Win
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Yahoo Sports: Chris Evert Makes Bold Prediction For Ekaterina Alexandrova’s Future After Stunning Sabalenka Upset At Canadian Open
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Yahoo: Chris Evert Glows in Rare Life Update While Enjoying Time With Friends Amid Cancer Recovery
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Yahoo: Cancer-battling Chris Evert Shares Wholesome Family Moment With Niece
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Public attention spiked: 21,888 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.8× the usual 3,201, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Personal life
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Public attention spiked: 14,677 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.6× the usual 3,201, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 12,553 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.9× the usual 3,201, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 27,064 Wikipedia readers in one day, 8.5× the usual 3,201, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Chris Evert Is Facing Cancer for a Third Time. Inside the Tennis Star's 5-Year Journey with the 'Relentless' Disease” (People).
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People: Chris Evert Is Facing Cancer for a Third Time. Inside the Tennis Star's 5-Year Journey with the 'Relentless' Disease
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Public attention spiked: 45,852 Wikipedia readers in one day, 14.3× the usual 3,201, with 1 article edits. Coverage that week: “Chris Evert Is Facing Cancer for a Third Time. Inside the Tennis Star's 5-Year Journey with the 'Relentless' Disease” (People).
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Today: Chris Evert Announces Her Ovarian Cancer Has Returned: ‘I Will Stay Optimistic’
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Talksport: Tennis legend Chris Evert reveals she has cancer for a third time in emotional statement
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People: Chris Evert Reveals Her Ovarian Cancer Has Returned, Says the Disease Is ‘Relentless’
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CBS News: Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
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The Guardian: I grew up watching Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova – this tale of their friendship wrecked me | Emma Brockes
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2023· 1 entry
Evert presented the 2023 Women's French Open Singles tournament trophy to Iga Świątek at Roland-Garros
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2021· 1 entry
Evert became a supporter of the new Women's Sports Policy Working Group, formed in opposition to President Joe Biden's executive order that modified Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 to mandate inclusion of transg
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2020· 2 entries
Evert's sister, Jeanne, died of ovarian cancer, at the age of 62, following a two-year illness
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In 2020 Evert's sister, Jeanne, died of ovarian cancer, at the age of 62, following a two-year illness.
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2015· 1 entry
Launched a line of tennis and active apparel in collaboration with Tail Activewear called Chrissie by Tail
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2012· 1 entry
Tennis Channel conducted a poll of players and experts to determine the 100 Greatest Players of all time, in which Evert ranked ninth overall, and fourth highest among women (finishing behind Graf, Navratilova, and Court
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2009· 1 entry
Announced they were separating after 15 months
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2008· 1 entry
Evert married her third husband, Australian golfer Greg Norman in the Bahamas
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2006· 2 entries
With Evert paying Mill a settlement of US$7 million in cash and securities
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The divorce was finalized on December 4, 2006, with Evert paying Mill a settlement of US$7 million in cash and securities.
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2005· 2 entries
Awarded Sarah Palfrey Danzig Award (2005).
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Tennis named her fourth on its list of 40 Greatest Players of the Tennis era
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2000· 1 entry
Awarded Florida Women's Hall of Fame (2000).
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1997· 2 entries
Awarded Philippe Chatrier Award (1997).
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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) presented her with its highest accolade – the Philippe Chatrier Award – for her contributions to tennis, whilst 1999 saw Evert rated No
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1995· 2 entries
Awarded International Tennis Hall of Fame (1995).
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Was the fourth player ever to be unanimously elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame following a worldwide ballot of 185 sports journalists
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1989· 1 entry
And retired from the professional tour after the US Open
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1988· 1 entry
Evert married American downhill skier Andy Mill, who had been introduced to her by Martina Navratilova
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1985· 1 entry
Evert prevailed 6–3, 6–7, 7–5, a win that saw her capture the world No
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1984· 1 entry
Won the Australian Open Women with WTA Tour Womens (1984).
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1983· 1 entry
When the All England Club refused Evert's request to delay her match with Kathy Jordan to recover from food poisoning
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1982· 1 entry
Won the Australian Open Women with WTA Tour Womens (1982).
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1980· 1 entry
Awarded Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1980).
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1979· 4 entries
Won the Fed Cup with United States Tennis (1979).
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In a semifinal of the Italian Open when Evert lost to Tracy Austin in a third-set tiebreaker
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In 1979, Evert married British tennis player John Lloyd and changed her name to Chris Evert Lloyd.
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Evert married British tennis player John Lloyd and changed her name to Chris Evert Lloyd
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1978· 1 entry
Won the Fed Cup with United States Tennis (1978).
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1977· 3 entries
Won the Fed Cup with United States Tennis (1977).
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Awarded Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1977).
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Played for United States Billie Jean King Cup team (1977–1986).
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1976· 1 entry
1977 and 1978 reflected the allure of World TeamTennis and the generally lesser significance that the top players attached to the traditional Slam events in the early years of the professional era
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1975· 3 entries
Awarded Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1975).
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Evert defeated Navratilova 2–6, 6–2, 6–1 to defend her title from the previous year
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Won her second French Open and the first of four straight US Open titles by defeating Cawley in a three-set final
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1974· 1 entry
Awarded Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1974).
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1973· 1 entry
Evert was the runner-up at the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships
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1972· 2 entries
Joined WTA Tour Womens in 1972.
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Joined United States Tennis in 1972.
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1971· 1 entry
Played for United States Wightman Cup team (1971–1985).
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1970· 1 entry
Evert won the national 16-and-under championship and was invited to play in an eight-player clay-court tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina
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1954· 2 entries
Born 1954-12-21.
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In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Colette (née Thompson) and Jimmy Evert, and raised in a committed Catholic household
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