Early Life and Education of Chris Evert: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 8, 2025

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

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.

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

1947: Father's Canadian Championships Win

In 1947, Jimmy Evert, Chris Evert's father, won the men's singles title at the Canadian Championships. He later became her tennis coach.

December 21, 1954: Christine Marie Evert Born

On December 21, 1954, Christine Marie Evert was born. She later became a world-renowned professional tennis player.

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1954: Birth of Chris Evert

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

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1973: Graduation from St. Thomas Aquinas High School

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

November 8, 1974: Wedding Called Off

On November 8, 1974, the planned wedding between Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors was called off. The two tennis stars had become engaged when she was 19, capturing public imagination after they both won the 1974 singles titles at Wimbledon.

1978: The "Tennis Bracelet" Origin

During a match at the 1978 US Open, Chris Evert's diamond line bracelet, a gift from Jimmy Connors, fell off her wrist. She referred to it as her "tennis bracelet", and the name has been used for diamond line bracelets ever since.

1979: Marriage to John Lloyd

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

April 1987: Divorce from John Lloyd

In April 1987, Chris Evert and John Lloyd divorced. The couple had separated after Evert's affair with Adam Faith but reconciled briefly, chronicling their marriage in a biography.

1988: Marriage to Andy Mill

In 1988, Chris Evert married American downhill skier Andy Mill, after being introduced by Martina Navratilova. They went on to have three sons together.

November 13, 2006: Divorce Filing from Andy Mill

On November 13, 2006, Chris Evert filed for divorce from her husband, Andy Mill.

December 4, 2006: Divorce Finalized with Andy Mill

On December 4, 2006, Chris Evert's divorce from Andy Mill was finalized, with Evert paying Mill a settlement of US$7 million in cash and securities.

June 28, 2008: Marriage to Greg Norman

On June 28, 2008, Chris Evert married Australian golfer Greg Norman in the Bahamas.

October 2, 2009: Separation Announcement from Greg Norman

On October 2, 2009, Chris Evert and Greg Norman announced they were separating after 15 months of marriage.

December 8, 2009: Divorce Finalized from Greg Norman

On December 8, 2009, Chris Evert's divorce from Greg Norman was finalized.

May 2022: Completion of Chemotherapy

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.