Chris Evert
Definition
Christine Marie Evert, known professionally as Chris Evert or Chris Evert Lloyd, is a retired American world No. 1 tennis player.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, she won 18 major singles titles, including a record seven French Open championships, and dominated the sport in the 1970s and 1980s with her exceptional baseline game and mental toughness.
Also a tennis broadcaster, philanthropist, and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame since 1995.
Examples
Even in retirement, Chris Evert's backhand remains the gold standard that leaves modern players serving up slices of envy.
When Chris Evert stepped onto the clay at Roland Garros, opponents knew their rally dreams were about to get lobbed into oblivion.
Chris Evert didn't just win Wimbledon; she made grass courts look like her personal yoga mat.
In the epic Evert-Navratilova rivalry, Chris Evert was the unflappable baseline boss who turned volleys into vapor.