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.
– Chris Evert
I was very, very shy as a younger girl, just petrified of people. Tennis helped give me an identity and made me feel like somebody.
– Chris Evert
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 your life, and there's going to be a life after tennis that's a lot longer than your tennis life.
– Chris Evert
Losing hurts me. I was determined to be the best.
– Chris Evert
When I was younger, I was a robot. Wind her up and she plays tennis.
– Chris Evert
When you're a famous, successful person at 16 years old, the rules change for you. Everybody is doing things for you to make life easier so you can go out and play. And I think you miss out on lot of growing up and a lot of reality checks.
– Chris Evert
I was labeled at a young age - Miss Unemotional, Miss Cool, and that would carry over to my press conferences.
– Chris Evert
I think team sports probably teach you more about giving - about being unselfish and being flexible.
– Chris Evert
Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you have that self-esteem, is dangerous.