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Chris Evert is a highly accomplished American former professional tennis player. She held the world No. 1 ranking for 260 weeks, ending the year as No. 1 five times (1975-1977, 1980, 1981). Evert won 157 singles titles, including 18 major championships. Her rivalry with Martina Navratilova defined women's tennis in the mid-1970s to mid-1980s, marking a period of dominance for both players.
On May 12, 1979, Chris Evert's 125-match clay court winning streak was broken when she lost to Tracy Austin in the Italian Open semifinal.
In 1981, Chris Evert's second clay court streak ended with a semifinal loss to Hana Mandlíková at the French Open.
In June 1983, Chris Evert's streak of reaching at least the semi-finals in 34 consecutive Grand Slam singles events was broken at Wimbledon after a loss in the third round.
In 1987, Chris Evert reached the quarterfinal in US Open.
In 1989, Chris Evert reached the quarterfinal in US Open.
In May 2022, it was reported that Chris Evert had completed chemotherapy treatment for her ovarian cancer. Her doctor stated there was a 90% chance the cancer would never return due to early diagnosis.
In December 2023, Chris Evert announced that she had been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer and is undergoing treatment again.
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