Chris Evert

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.