Professional athletes like Evert, who retired at the age of 34, often encounter difficulties in maintaining and increasing their wealth after their playing careers have reached their peak earnings. Fortunately, she had a financial ace in the hole in the form of her father, an economic major at Notre Dame, who was always on top of things.
Chris Evert’s father being her financial aid.
Chris told in an interview that managing her financial resources was something that her father assisted her with.
What did Evert say?
She said, praising her father, “My dad really took care of my money, In the 70s, when a lot of athletes were losing money on things like oil, there was no way he was going to let me lose money.“
Evert had more to add.
Further, she added, “I did OK when a lot of people were hit hard, I’m conservative, but I also want to be diversified.” He assisted her in managing her finances and making wise stock market investments.
What is Evert doing now?
After having a successful career as an 18-time grand slam winner, she now offers real-time tennis commentary during major tournaments. The seven-time French Open winner resumed her profession as an ESPN broadcaster after fighting cancer.