Early Life and Education of Chris Evert: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Chris Evert. From birth to education, explore key events.

Chris Evert is an American former professional tennis player renowned as one of the sport's all-time greats. She held the world No. 1 ranking for 260 weeks, securing the year-end No. 1 title five times. Evert amassed an impressive 157 singles titles, including 18 major championships. Her rivalry with Martina Navratilova defined women's tennis, as they collectively dominated the scene from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1947: Father won Canadian Championships

In 1947, Jimmy Evert, Chris Evert's father, won the men's singles title at the Canadian Championships.

December 21, 1954: Christine Marie Evert Born

On December 21, 1954, Christine Marie Evert was born. She is an American former professional tennis player who achieved world No. 1 ranking and won 18 major singles titles.

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1954: Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

In 1954, Evert was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Colette and Jimmy Evert.

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1973: Graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School

In 1973, Evert graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale.

November 8, 1974: Wedding Called Off

On November 8, 1974, Chris Evert's wedding to Jimmy Connors was scheduled, but the romance did not last, and the wedding was called off.

1974: Chris Evert (horse) won Filly Triple Crown

In 1974, the racehorse named after Chris Evert won the U.S. Filly Triple Crown, was voted the Eclipse Award for Outstanding 3-Year-Old Filly, and was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

1975: President of the Women's Tennis Association

In 1975, Evert began her tenure as president of the Women's Tennis Association, a role she held for eleven years across two periods.

1978: Tennis Bracelet Incident at US Open

In 1978, during a match at the US Open, Chris Evert's diamond line bracelet, a gift from Jimmy Connors, fell from her wrist. This incident led to diamond line bracelets being called "tennis bracelets."

1979: Marriage to John Lloyd

In 1979, Chris Evert married British tennis player John Lloyd and changed her name to Chris Evert Lloyd.

1983: President of the Women's Tennis Association

In 1983, Evert began her tenure as president of the Women's Tennis Association, a role she held for eleven years across two periods.

April 1987: Divorce from John Lloyd

In April 1987, Chris Evert and John Lloyd divorced after separating and reconciling following an affair with Adam Faith, which they chronicled in their biography.