A closer look at the lasting mark left by Chris Evert—a timeline of influence.
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.
In 1976, Chris Evert was named Sports Illustrated magazine's Sportswoman of the Year, becoming the first female athlete to be the sole recipient of this award.
In April 1985, Chris Evert was voted the "Greatest Woman Athlete of the Last 25 Years" by the Women's Sports Foundation.
In 1989, Chris Evert retired from professional tennis after the US Open, having amassed 18 Grand Slam singles titles and 157 singles titles. Her last match was a win in the Fed Cup final.
In 1995, Chris Evert was unanimously elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
In 1997, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) presented Chris Evert with the Philippe Chatrier Award for her contributions to tennis.
In 1999, Chris Evert was rated No. 50 among ESPN's Greatest North American athletes of the 20th century.
In 2005, Tennis magazine named Chris Evert fourth on its list of 40 Greatest Players of the Tennis era.
In 2012, Chris Evert ranked ninth overall, and fourth highest among women in Tennis Channel's poll of players and experts to determine the 100 Greatest Players of all time.
In June 2013, Chris Evert was awarded a special merit from the International Tennis Hall of Fame, receiving their gold ring for her outstanding achievements.
In June 2013, Rafael Nadal broke Chris Evert's record of seven French Open singles titles.
In 2013, Serena Williams surpassed Chris Evert's record as the oldest woman to reach WTA number one.
In 2018, Rafael Nadal won his 11th French Open championship, surpassing Chris Evert's record for most clay court Grand Slam titles.
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