Chris Evert- Former Female Tennis Player (In a Nutshell)
- Chris Evert was born in the United States on December 21st, 1954.
- She had a Singles career record of 90.0% and 157 Career titles.
- Evert became the No, 1 ranked Women’s player on November 3rd, 1975.
- The decision to retire was made by her on September 5th, 1989.
- Being inducted into the Int Tennis HoF in 1995.
- “Find something that you’re really interested in doing in your life. Pursue it, set goals, and commit yourself to excellence. Do the best you can.”- Chris Evert
Chris Evert- Former Female Tennis Player (Nitty Gritty)
- “Not every child is cut out for an individual sport.”- Chris Evert
- “Tennis helped give me an identity and made me feel like somebody.”- Chris Evert
- “I still have this image: I can’t be controversial, I can’t say things.”- Chris Evert
- “You can’t give up! If you give, you’re like everybody else.”- Chris Evert
Chris Evert- Former Female Tennis Player (What set her apart)
- “You’ve got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference.”- Chris Evert
- “To be a tennis champion, you have to be inflexible. You have to be stubborn. You have to be selfish and self-absorbed. Kind of tunnel vision almost.”- Chris Evert
- “Every time, all the time, I’m a perfectionist. I feel I should never lose.”- Chris Evert
Chris Evert- Former Female Tennis Player (Final Thoughts)
- “If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that’s a big accomplishment. That quality is important because it stays with you for the rest of your life, and there’s going to be life after tennis that’s a lot longer than your tennis life.”- Chris Evert
- “I always look ahead.”- Chris Evert