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Chris Evert: Biography

Birth Name: Christine Marie Evert
Birth Place: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/21/1954, Sagittarius
Profession: Former tennis player; TV analyst

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Chris Evert Fast Facts:

Started taking tennis lessons with her tennis pro father at age 5.
Entered her first senior tournament at age 14.
Made her Grand Slam tourney debut in 1971 at age 16.
Became known for her two-handed backhand shot.
In her career, won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, including seven French Opens and six U.S. Opens.
Won at least one Grand Slam title for 13 consecutive years.
Won 157 singles titles.
Had a winning percentage of .900 (1309-146) in singles play.
Retired from the Tour in 1989.
Served as the President of the Women's Tennis Association for nine years.
Was a unanimous choice for the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995.
Was the namesake of a race horse that won the Filly Triple Crown.

Chris Evert Relationships:
Colette Thompson - Mother
Jimmy Evert - Father
Jeanne - Sister
Clare - Sister
Drew Evert - Brother
John Evert - Brother
Jimmy Connors - Ex-fiancé
John Lloyd - Ex-husband
Andy Mill - Ex-husband
Greg Norman - Ex-husband
Alexander - Son
Nicholas - Son
Colton - Son

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