Chris Evert's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Chris Evert.
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.
1974: Ranked number one
In 1974, Evert was ranked number one in the world at the end of the year by Tennis magazine.
1975: Defeated Navratilova at French Open
In 1975, Evert defeated Navratilova at the French Open 2–6, 6–2, 6–1 to defend her title from the previous year.
1975: Won French and US Open titles; WTA ranking system instituted
In 1975, Evert won her second French Open and the first of four straight US Open titles. The official WTA computer ranking system was instituted, with Evert being the first No. 1.
1976: Sportswoman of the Year
In 1976, Evert was Sports Illustrated magazine's sole recipient of "Sportswoman of the Year" award.
1976: Won Wimbledon and US Open; Sports Illustrated's Sportswoman of the Year
In 1976, Evert won both Wimbledon and the US Open. She also earned Sports Illustrated's Sportswoman of the Year award.
1978: Ranked number one
In 1978, Evert was ranked number one in the world at the end of the year by Tennis magazine.
1980: Ranked number one
In 1980, Evert was ranked number one in the world at the end of the year by Tennis magazine.
1981: Ranked number one
In 1981, Evert was ranked number one in the world at the end of the year by Tennis magazine.
1983: Won French Open Title
In 1983, Chris Evert won one of her seven French Open titles.
April 1985: Voted Greatest Woman Athlete of the Last 25 Years
In April 1985, Evert was voted the "Greatest Woman Athlete of the Last 25 Years" by the Women's Sports Foundation.
November 1985: Regained the number-one spot
In November 1985, Evert regained the number-one spot at the age of 30 years and 11 months, making her the oldest woman to have reached WTA number one at the time.
1985: Defeated Navratilova at French Open
In 1985, Evert defeated Navratilova 6–3, 6–7, 7–5 at the French Open, capturing the world No. 1 computer ranking for the fifth and final time.
1995: Elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
In 1995, Evert was elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
1997: Awarded the Philippe Chatrier Award
In 1997, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) presented Evert with its highest accolade – the Philippe Chatrier Award.
1999: Rated No. 50 among ESPN's Greatest North American athletes
In 1999, Evert was rated No. 50 among ESPN's Greatest North American athletes of the 20th century.
2005: Named fourth on list of 40 Greatest Players of the Tennis era
In 2005, Tennis named Evert fourth on its list of 40 Greatest Players of the Tennis era.
2012: Ranked ninth overall in Tennis Channel's poll
In 2012, Evert ranked ninth overall in Tennis Channel's poll of the 100 Greatest Players of all time.
June 2013: Awarded a special merit from the International Tennis Hall of Fame
In June 2013, Evert was awarded a special merit from the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
May 2022: Completed Chemotherapy Treatment
In May 2022, it was reported that Chris Evert had completed chemotherapy treatment for her ovarian cancer, with a 90% chance of no recurrence.
June 10, 2023: Presented French Open Trophy to Iga Świątek
On June 10, 2023, Chris Evert presented the 2023 Women's French Open Singles tournament trophy to Iga Świątek at Roland-Garros.
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