Christine Marie Evert, born on December 21, 1954, is a retired American tennis icon who held the world No. 1 ranking for an impressive 260 weeks throughout her career. Known as Chris Evert Lloyd from 1979 to 1987, she clinched a remarkable 18 Grand Slam singles titles, with a record-setting seven victories at the French Open and a shared record of six at the US Open, a benchmark tied with Serena Williams.
Evert's career is highlighted by her extraordinary consistency, reaching 34 major singles finals—an unmatched record in women's tennis. She maintained a remarkable track record, advancing to the semifinals or better in 52 of the 56 Grand Slam tournaments she entered, and she never faced early exits, with only two third-round losses. Her winning percentage in singles matches stands at an impressive 89.97%, the second highest in the Open Era, while her clay court winning percentage of 94.55% remains a WTA Tour record.
Beyond her playing career, Evert served as president of the Women's Tennis Association for a total of 11 years and was honored with the Philippe Chatrier award, along with her induction into the Hall of Fame. Post-retirement, she has taken on roles as a coach and analyst for ESPN, in addition to launching a line of tennis and fitness apparel.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to professional tennis coach Jimmy Evert and Colette, Chris grew up in a sports-oriented family, with all her siblings involved in tennis at competitive levels.
Evert's career is highlighted by her extraordinary consistency, reaching 34 major singles finals—an unmatched record in women's tennis. She maintained a remarkable track record, advancing to the semifinals or better in 52 of the 56 Grand Slam tournaments she entered, and she never faced early exits, with only two third-round losses. Her winning percentage in singles matches stands at an impressive 89.97%, the second highest in the Open Era, while her clay court winning percentage of 94.55% remains a WTA Tour record.
Beyond her playing career, Evert served as president of the Women's Tennis Association for a total of 11 years and was honored with the Philippe Chatrier award, along with her induction into the Hall of Fame. Post-retirement, she has taken on roles as a coach and analyst for ESPN, in addition to launching a line of tennis and fitness apparel.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to professional tennis coach Jimmy Evert and Colette, Chris grew up in a sports-oriented family, with all her siblings involved in tennis at competitive levels.
