Evert, Chris (1954–)

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Evert, Chris (1954–)

American tennis player. Name variations: Chris Evert Lloyd; Chris Evert Mill. Born Christine Marie Evert, Dec 21, 1954, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; sister of Jeanne Evert (tennis player); m. John Lloyd, 1979 (div. 1987); m. Andrew Mill, 1988; children: Alexander, Nicholas and Colton Jack.

Won Wimbledon singles championships (1974, 1976, 1981); won US Open singles (1975–1978, 1980, 1982), Australian Open (1982, 1984), and French Open (1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986); won 18 "Grand Slam" singles titles during her career; retired (1989), having won more singles titles and matches than any other player in the history of tennis; has since appeared in various celebrity tours and as a network tv commentator; also active in charity fundraising. Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame (1995).

See also Women in World History.

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