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29 quotes by Chris Evert

Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (born December 21, 1954), known as Chris Evert-Lloyd from 1979 to 1987, is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships and three doubles titles. She was the year-ending World No. 1 singles player in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, and 1981. Overall Evert won 157 singles championships and 29 doubles titles. Evert reached 34 Grand Slam singles...
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If you're a champion, you have to have it in your heart.

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If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment. That quality is important because it stays with you the rest of... →

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To be a tennis champion, you have to be inflexible. You have to be stubborn. You have to be arrogant. You have to be selfish and self-absorbed. Kind... →

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I love hiking in the mountains in Aspen. Breathing the clean, fresh air is great. Plus, it gives me a cardiovascular workout and firms my legs.

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Find something that you're really interested in doing in your life. Pursue it, set goals, and commit yourself to excellence. Do the best you can.

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You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference.

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Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you have that self-esteem, is dangerous.

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Relationships are give-and-take, and when you're a tennis player, you're certainly not giving. You have to be self-absorbed. It has to be... →

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Not every child is cut out for an individual sport.

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I think team sports probably teach you more about giving - about being unselfish and being flexible.

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Every time, all the time, I'm a perfectionist. I feel I should never lose.

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When I was younger, I was a robot. Wind her up and she plays tennis.

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You pay a price for everything in life.

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