Chris Evert

Chris Evert is an American former professional tennis player who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles and held the world No. 1 ranking. Her two-handed backhand and consistency from the baseline helped define women’s tennis.

1974 French Open women's singles final: The final in which Chris Evert defeated Olga Morozova to win her first French Open singles title. This victory began Evert’s run of seven French Open singles championships.
Martina Navratilova: A Czech-American former tennis player who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles and 31 major women's doubles titles. Navratilova’s attacking serve-and-volley game contrasted with Evert’s baseline consistency.
Two-handed backhand: A tennis backhand stroke struck with both hands on the racket. Evert helped popularize the two-handed backhand in women's tennis.
Women's Tennis Association: The governing organization for women's professional tennis, founded in 1973. Evert became a leading figure as the WTA Tour developed and gained visibility.
1976 US Open women's singles final: The final in which Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong Cawley to win the US Open singles title. It was one of Evert’s six US Open singles victories.
Chris Evert–Martina Navratilova rivalry: The tennis rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, who played 80 professional matches against each other. Their 80-match rivalry framed Evert’s greatest competitive challenge.
Baseline play: A tennis strategy built around hitting groundstrokes from near the back boundary of the court. Evert’s game centered on controlling rallies from behind the baseline.
WTA world number one rankings: The official rankings identifying the leading players on the Women's Tennis Association tour. Evert’s 260 weeks at No. 1 reflect sustained dominance across multiple seasons.
1985 French Open women's singles final: The French Open final in which Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova in three sets. The win was Evert’s last Grand Slam singles title and a late-career highlight.
Tracy Austin: An American former tennis player who became the youngest US Open women's singles champion in 1979. Austin’s rise brought a younger baseline rival into Evert’s era.

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